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New research released last week suggests that sex matters when it comes to surgery. Researchers examined the sex of the surgeon and the sex of the patient in over a million surgeries and found that female patients with male doctors fared slightly worse than any other combination. The reason for the disparity likely comes down to communication and relationship-building.

SereNeuro Therapeutics, a preclinical biotechnology company developing non-opioid pain therapies, has unveiled new data on a novel approach to chronic pain management and joint tissue preservation.

When pain becomes persistent and mobility becomes limited, an ankle fusion will address the pain. But some patients are candidates for an ankle replacement, which comes with added benefits.

An ice bottle massage, using a frozen water bottle for plantar fasciitis pain, can be done at home. Plantar fasciitis develops when the tough band of tissue on the bottom of your foot, called the plantar fascia, becomes inflamed.

The common overuse injury impacts as many as 24% of athletes, according to University of Delaware-led research published in the Journal of Athletic Training, and is increasingly seen in sedentary individuals and linked to metabolic disorders and diabetes.

The abductor hallucis muscle is located on the inner border of the foot. This muscle bends the big toe and moves it out to the side. More importantly, it supports the medial longitudinal arch, located on the inside border of the foot. The abductor hallucis is a common area for people to experience f...

A swollen big toe, or hallux edema, often results from conditions like gout, bunions, or arthritis, leading to discomfort and impaired movement. Understanding the underlying cause through symptoms and proper diagnosis is key to finding the right treatment and regaining your mobility.

Low back and hip pain typically affect one side of the body. However, it is possible to have pain on both sides depending on the underlying cause or if you experience pain that radiates or is widespread.

Runner's knee, or patellofemoral pain (PFP) syndrome, causes pain around and behind your kneecap from repeated knee movements. It commonly affects runners who frequently stress their knees. Overuse is one of the most common causes of runner's knee, such as bending your legs while run...

The research team has demonstrated the potential of a cutting-edge therapeutic treatment that, through the combination of smart biomaterials and stem cells, reduces inflammation in the joint and regenerates cartilage tissue.

GelrinC is approved for knee cartilage repair in the European Union and is currently at midpoint in a pivotal FDA trial for the same indication to address a U.S. market of more than 470,000 potential cases annually