Creaky shoulder? Try a reverse ball and socket joint!

People battling debilitating arthritis in the shoulder are finding relief thanks to a revolutionary ‘backward’ ball and socket joint replacement. Traditional shoulder replacements use a ball-shaped implant at the top of the arm bone, nestling into a cup-shaped socket in the shoulder – just like the normal anatomy. Many arthritis patients also have damaged shoulder muscles … Read more

Pregnant woman gives partner second chance after he fractured her eye socket in savage attack

A former building site manager who left his pregnant girlfriend with a fractured eye socket following a savage beating has walked free from court after she offered to give their relationship another go. Father-of-one Peter Dougal, 32, was arrested after he grabbed Joanne Hough and repeatedly punched her in the face after he became drunk … Read more