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Scant evidence to recommend use of hyaluronic acid injections for knee osteoarthritis

Scant evidence to recommend use of hyaluronic acid injections for knee osteoarthritis

by British Medical JournalTrial sequential analysis for pain. Results are based on 24 large, placebo controlled trials (8997 randomized participants). Cumulative z scores were calculated under a

Scant evidence to recommend use of hyaluronic acid injections for knee osteoarthritis

by British Medical JournalTrial sequential analysis for pain. Results are based on 24 large, placebo controlled trials (8997 randomized participants). Cumulative z scores were calculated under a
Researchers develop MRI definition for knee osteoarthritis (OA)

Researchers develop MRI definition for knee osteoarthritis (OA)

by Boston University School of MedicineCredit: CC0 Public DomainKnee osteoarthritis (OA) also known as degenerative joint disease of the knee is typically the result of progressive loss of cartil

Researchers develop MRI definition for knee osteoarthritis (OA)

by Boston University School of MedicineCredit: CC0 Public DomainKnee osteoarthritis (OA) also known as degenerative joint disease of the knee is typically the result of progressive loss of cartil
Synthetic joint lubricant holds promise for osteoarthritis

Synthetic joint lubricant holds promise for osteoarthritis

by Krishna Ramanujan,Cornell UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new type of treatment for osteoarthritis, currently in canine clinical trials, shows promise for eventual use in humans.The trea

Synthetic joint lubricant holds promise for osteoarthritis

by Krishna Ramanujan,Cornell UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new type of treatment for osteoarthritis, currently in canine clinical trials, shows promise for eventual use in humans.The trea
High rates of opioid prescriptions for osteoarthritis

High rates of opioid prescriptions for osteoarthritis

by Lund UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainOpioids work against severe pain but the risks of side effects and addiction are high. In the U.S. alone, 26 people die every day from overdoses. Now re

High rates of opioid prescriptions for osteoarthritis

by Lund UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainOpioids work against severe pain but the risks of side effects and addiction are high. In the U.S. alone, 26 people die every day from overdoses. Now re
Comparison between major types of arthritis based on diagnostic ultrasonography

Comparison between major types of arthritis based on diagnostic ultrasonography

by Bentham Science PublishersCredit: CC0 Public DomainUltrasound is a non-invasive and relatively inexpensive means of diagnosing a number of medical conditions. This review presents an analysis of th

Comparison between major types of arthritis based on diagnostic ultrasonography

by Bentham Science PublishersCredit: CC0 Public DomainUltrasound is a non-invasive and relatively inexpensive means of diagnosing a number of medical conditions. This review presents an analysis of th
Researchers use AI to identify a new bone shape measure in knee osteoarthritis

Researchers use AI to identify a new bone shape measure in knee osteoarthritis

by Boston University School of MedicineCredit: CC0 Public DomainKnee osteoarthritis (OA) is a global health problem. Almost half the adults over the age of 75 have some form of knee OA—one of the

Researchers use AI to identify a new bone shape measure in knee osteoarthritis

by Boston University School of MedicineCredit: CC0 Public DomainKnee osteoarthritis (OA) is a global health problem. Almost half the adults over the age of 75 have some form of knee OA—one of the
Steroid injections worsen knee arthritis, according to two new studies

Steroid injections worsen knee arthritis, according to two new studies

by Radiological Society of North AmericaKnee joint of a patient showing (A) severe cartilage defects and (B) intact knee joint. Credit: RSNA and Upasana Upadhyay Bharadwaj, M.D.Two studies compar

Steroid injections worsen knee arthritis, according to two new studies

by Radiological Society of North AmericaKnee joint of a patient showing (A) severe cartilage defects and (B) intact knee joint. Credit: RSNA and Upasana Upadhyay Bharadwaj, M.D.Two studies compar
Study: Older adults with rheumatoid arthritis still undermedicated, despite aggressive guidelines

Study: Older adults with rheumatoid arthritis still undermedicated, despite aggressive guidelines

by Noah Fromson,University of MichiganA graphic of a patient visiting a physician for rheumatoid arthritis. Credit: Jacob Dwyer, Michigan MedicineDespite guidelines that call for early and aggre

Study: Older adults with rheumatoid arthritis still undermedicated, despite aggressive guidelines

by Noah Fromson,University of MichiganA graphic of a patient visiting a physician for rheumatoid arthritis. Credit: Jacob Dwyer, Michigan MedicineDespite guidelines that call for early and aggre
New guideline introduces recommendations for optimal timing of elective hip or knee arthroplasty

New guideline introduces recommendations for optimal timing of elective hip or knee arthroplasty

by American College of RheumatologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe American College of Rheumatology (ACR) and the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons (AAHKS) have released a summar

New guideline introduces recommendations for optimal timing of elective hip or knee arthroplasty

by American College of RheumatologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe American College of Rheumatology (ACR) and the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons (AAHKS) have released a summar
Can walking for exercise help prevent pain in individuals with knee osteoarthritis?

Can walking for exercise help prevent pain in individuals with knee osteoarthritis?

by WileyCredit: CC0 Public DomainIn a study published inArthritis & Rheumatologythat included individuals aged 50 years and older who had knee osteoarthritis, those who walking fo

Can walking for exercise help prevent pain in individuals with knee osteoarthritis?

by WileyCredit: CC0 Public DomainIn a study published inArthritis & Rheumatologythat included individuals aged 50 years and older who had knee osteoarthritis, those who walking fo
Knee OA guidance for clinicians simplified and streamlined

Knee OA guidance for clinicians simplified and streamlined

by University of OxfordSimplified list of OARSI and ESCEO treatments for the non-surgical treatment of knee OA from the 2019 guidelines. Credit:Nature Reviews RheumatologyThe burden of knee

Knee OA guidance for clinicians simplified and streamlined

by University of OxfordSimplified list of OARSI and ESCEO treatments for the non-surgical treatment of knee OA from the 2019 guidelines. Credit:Nature Reviews RheumatologyThe burden of knee