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Orthopedics & Sports medicine
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Strenuous exercise safe for people at high risk of knee arthritis

Strenuous exercise safe for people at high risk of knee arthritis

by Northwestern UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainPeople at high risk for knee osteoarthritis (OA) may be nervous and reluctant to participate in strenuous physical activities such as jogging, c

Strenuous exercise safe for people at high risk of knee arthritis

by Northwestern UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainPeople at high risk for knee osteoarthritis (OA) may be nervous and reluctant to participate in strenuous physical activities such as jogging, c
Hyaluronic acid injections have increased for knee arthritis—despite recommendations against their use

Hyaluronic acid injections have increased for knee arthritis—despite recommendations against their use

by Wolters Kluwer HealthCredit: CC0 Public DomainFor Medicare beneficiaries with knee osteoarthritis, the use of hyaluronic acid (HA) injections has increased in recent years, despite clinical gu

Hyaluronic acid injections have increased for knee arthritis—despite recommendations against their use

by Wolters Kluwer HealthCredit: CC0 Public DomainFor Medicare beneficiaries with knee osteoarthritis, the use of hyaluronic acid (HA) injections has increased in recent years, despite clinical gu
Researchers identify osteoarthritis 'pain pathway'

Researchers identify osteoarthritis 'pain pathway'

by Tracey Peake,North Carolina State UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearchers from North Carolina State University have discovered that a particular molecular signaling pathway plays an im

Researchers identify osteoarthritis 'pain pathway'

by Tracey Peake,North Carolina State UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearchers from North Carolina State University have discovered that a particular molecular signaling pathway plays an im
New 'microcapsules' have potential to repair damage caused by osteoarthritis

New 'microcapsules' have potential to repair damage caused by osteoarthritis

by Queen Mary, University of LondonA picture of a CNP microcapsule. A new 'microcapsule' treatment delivery method developed by researchers at Queen Mary University of London (could reduc

New 'microcapsules' have potential to repair damage caused by osteoarthritis

by Queen Mary, University of LondonA picture of a CNP microcapsule. A new 'microcapsule' treatment delivery method developed by researchers at Queen Mary University of London (could reduc
Alternate type of surgery may prevent total knee replacement

Alternate type of surgery may prevent total knee replacement

by Canadian Medical Association JournalCredit: CC0 Public DomainAn underused type of knee surgery in younger patients, called high tibial osteotomy, shows considerable success in reducing the nee

Alternate type of surgery may prevent total knee replacement

by Canadian Medical Association JournalCredit: CC0 Public DomainAn underused type of knee surgery in younger patients, called high tibial osteotomy, shows considerable success in reducing the nee
Total knee replacement cost effective for patients with osteoarthritis and extreme obesity

Total knee replacement cost effective for patients with osteoarthritis and extreme obesity

by American College of PhysiciansCredit: CC0 Public DomainTotal knee replacement (TKR) surgery is cost-effective in patients with severe obesity (BMI of 40Kg/m2or greater) and end-stage ost

Total knee replacement cost effective for patients with osteoarthritis and extreme obesity

by American College of PhysiciansCredit: CC0 Public DomainTotal knee replacement (TKR) surgery is cost-effective in patients with severe obesity (BMI of 40Kg/m2or greater) and end-stage ost
Stick to supportive shoes if you have knee pain

Stick to supportive shoes if you have knee pain

by American College of PhysiciansCredit: CC0 Public DomainA randomized controlled trial found that sturdy supportive shoes improve knee pain on walking and knee-related quality of life compared w

Stick to supportive shoes if you have knee pain

by American College of PhysiciansCredit: CC0 Public DomainA randomized controlled trial found that sturdy supportive shoes improve knee pain on walking and knee-related quality of life compared w
Elite sports linked with osteoarthritis risk

Elite sports linked with osteoarthritis risk

by University of EdinburghOA prevalence (with 95%CI) by body joint/region for Olympians and general population controls. OA, osteoarthritis. Credit:British Journal of Sports Medicine(

Elite sports linked with osteoarthritis risk

by University of EdinburghOA prevalence (with 95%CI) by body joint/region for Olympians and general population controls. OA, osteoarthritis. Credit:British Journal of Sports Medicine(
ADHD drugs delay bone healing in children, researchers report

ADHD drugs delay bone healing in children, researchers report

by Ellen Goldbaum,University at BuffaloCredit: cottonbro studio from PexelsChildren taking psychostimulant drugs prescribed for psychiatric disorders including attention deficit hyperactivity di

ADHD drugs delay bone healing in children, researchers report

by Ellen Goldbaum,University at BuffaloCredit: cottonbro studio from PexelsChildren taking psychostimulant drugs prescribed for psychiatric disorders including attention deficit hyperactivity di
Mast cells crucial to causing osteoarthritis

Mast cells crucial to causing osteoarthritis

by Bruce Goldman,Stanford University Medical CenterCredit: AI-generated imageStanford University School of Medicine scientists have definitively linked mast cells, a class of cells belonging to

Mast cells crucial to causing osteoarthritis

by Bruce Goldman,Stanford University Medical CenterCredit: AI-generated imageStanford University School of Medicine scientists have definitively linked mast cells, a class of cells belonging to
Antidepressants have small benefit for pain, function in osteoarthritis

Antidepressants have small benefit for pain, function in osteoarthritis

by Elana GotkineAntidepressants lead to a small, but clinically unimportant, improvement in pain and function in patients with osteoarthritis, according to a review published online Oct. 21 in the&nbs

Antidepressants have small benefit for pain, function in osteoarthritis

by Elana GotkineAntidepressants lead to a small, but clinically unimportant, improvement in pain and function in patients with osteoarthritis, according to a review published online Oct. 21 in the&nbs
Osteoarthritis sufferers swing their way to better health

Osteoarthritis sufferers swing their way to better health

by University of South AustraliaCredit: AI-generated imageGolf is acknowledged as a sport allowing players to blow off steam and enjoy the outdoors, but a new study led by the University of South

Osteoarthritis sufferers swing their way to better health

by University of South AustraliaCredit: AI-generated imageGolf is acknowledged as a sport allowing players to blow off steam and enjoy the outdoors, but a new study led by the University of South