Musculoskeletal

Men who are overweight or obese are much more likely need a hip replacement for osteoarthritis than men who are of normal weight, new research has found.

Alcohol cuts the risk of developing rheumatoid arthritis by up to 50 per cent, a new study has revealed.

Mr John Lunn, Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon at the Hermitage Medical Clinic, looks at rotator cuff tears and how treatment can be tailored according to the patient’s profile.

Mr Ray Moran, Mr Mark Jackson and Dr Eanna Falvey on advances in treating sports injuries and using a multi-disciplinary focus to return athletes to optimum performance.

If the findings of a new study from England are any indication, the rate of bone fracture in Ireland may be grossly underestimated.

Supplements of vitamin D2 appear to reduce the risk of falls among women with a history of falling and low blood vitamin D-levels living in sunny climates, especially during the winter, according to a new report.

Although spinal anaesthesia has been administered to patients for surgical procedures in prone position, it is not a common practice.

A clinical model that includes 11 factors has been developed to help predict the 5-year risk of hip fracture in postmenopausal women, according to a new study.

Low back pain (LBP) remains a frequent musculoskeletal complaint.

Expensive runners are just not worth the money, a UK study has found.