Healthcare News
One injection could keep osteoarthritis drugs working for weeks
Scientists have created an injectable gel that can remain inside arthritic joints for weeks, slowly releasing medication while also improving lubrication. The approach could make it easier to deliver disease-modifying drugs directly where they are needed while limiting exposure elsewhere in the body.
7 Femur Fracture Exercises That Can Restore Strength
Targeted exercises can significantly speed up recovery from a femur fracture by rebuilding strength and improving mobility. This guide provides practical steps to help you regain your independence.
Knee osteoarthritis isn’t inevitable — here’s what you can do
Knee osteoarthritis can seriously affect mobility and quality of life, but its progression isn’t completely out of your control. Exercise, stronger leg muscles, a healthier diet, and even modest weight loss can dramatically reduce stress on the knees and help keep pain in check.
Aspirin alone may prevent venous thromboembolic events after TJA
Taking aspirin alone after total joint arthroplasty may be a noninferior alternative for preventing venous thromboembolism compared with rivaroxaban then aspirin, according to results.
Built to Last: Why joint replacement is better and more popular than ever
The previous norm for a replacement joint’s longevity was 10 to 15 years. Now an implant is expected to last for the rest of most recipients’ lives, which explains why the number of people having a hip or knee replaced has surged — younger and older, suffering from a wide range of disability. That growth is expected to accelerate as the next decade dawns.
