Musculoskeletal

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News • Restored movement in rat study

Electric implant shows promise in repairing spinal cord injuries

An ultra-thin implant could repair injuries to the spinal cord with carefully controlled electrical current. This could help restore movement and revert loss of sensation, the researchers hope.

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News • Microgravity-accelerated degeneration

Muscle tissue in space gives new insights on sarcopenia

Muscle tissue undergoes specific changes in space due to the absence of gravity. Investigating these changes opens opportunities for studying sarcopenia, which takes decades to develop on earth.

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News • An evolutionary legacy

Osteoarthritis: more than just wear and tear, study finds

Is osteoarthritis really an inevitable side-effect of an ageing body? New research challenges the idea of mechanical wear of joints as the cause of this painful condition.

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Video • Event announcement

MSK Imaging in Sports Medicine

Announcing the first edition of the MSK Imaging in Sports Medicine, with the unrestricted support of Esaote. The event will take place on May 30, 2025, in Florence, Italy, at Viola Park, one of the…

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News • Duchenne muscular dystrophy

Impact of DMD on the brain may be reversible, study finds

New research has revealed how Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) also profoundly affects the brain, leading to cognitive and behavioural challenges that are very diverse and some could be reversible.

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News • Potential for patients with knee pain

Artificial lateral meniscus makes clinical debut

Researchers have designed an artificial lateral (outer) meniscus that could help patients with chronic knee pain. The first patients have already undergone surgery and begun rehabilitation.

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Article • Affordable and widely accessible

Robotics applied in support of patient wellbeing

Keeping technology simple and affordable is key in helping patients to fully benefit from robotic systems, according to a leading expert in the field. While expensive and complex systems have been developed, Professor Heike Vallery believes the full potential of robotics in patient care will only be realised when they become more affordable and widely accessible. She also underlines the…

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Article • Women's health

Osteoporosis and menopause: New measures to assess fracture risk

Bone fractures caused by osteoporosis are a common major global health risk. The International Osteoporosis Foundation (IOF) reports that one in three women over the age of 50 will sustain a potentially life-threatening fragility fracture in their remaining lifetimes. Early diagnosis and proactive treatment to keep bones healthy, including prescription medication and lifestyle changes, has the…

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