Osteoarthritis

Based on a 12-year longitudinal study, researchers have found that 63% of women over 50 report persistent, incident, or intermittent knee pain.

A strictly controlled diet allowed obese knee osteoarthritis patients to lose weight while increasing levels of key nutrients and maintaining total bone mineral content and bone mineral density, researchers in Denmark have found.

There are many herbs and supplements on the market that are thought to be effective by some patients and practitioners for managing pain. However, for many of these herbs and supplements, there is little in the way of reliable evidence supporting these claims. Nonetheless, millions of patients may be using these agents to supplement the pain care provided by their physicians and other clinicians, often without informing them of this fact.

Soccer as well as elite long-distance running, weightlifting, and wrestling appear to increase one's risk of developing knee osteoarthritis, while other sports do not, a review of past studies finds.

In addition to offering sessions that covered more traditional topics in pain management, including presentations on the evaluation and treatment of back pain, assessing sleep disturbance in fibromyalgia, and identifying changes in the neuromuscular system in osteoarthritis, this year's ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting also offered several additional sessions that addressed more off-the-beaten-path topics.

Knee pain associated with osteoarthritis has increased dramatically over the last few decades independent of age and body mass index, though radiographic osteoarthritis has not increased, a new study finds.

Although several large trials have shown limited or negligible efficacy for glucosamine and chondroitin in the management of pain associated with osteoarthritis of the hip and knee, other smaller trials have demonstrated some potential benefits. This conflicting evidence, in conjunction with recommendations by several organizations supporting the use of these supplements, has contributed to their widespread use and popularity among patients.

Weight loss through intensive dieting and moderate exercise reduces pain and increases mobility and function for those with knee osteoarthritis, a new study finds.

The number of Americans diagnosed with knee osteoarthritis will increase dramatically over the next decade, and the average age at which they are diagnosed will drop, a new study finds.

Osteoarthritis is generally thought to result from long-term wear and tear on joints, but a new study provides strong evidence that low-grade inflammation plays an important role in causing it.

With more patients and practitioners expressing interest in non-Western modes of healing and other complementary and alternative forms of medicine, researchers are studying whether traditional Chinese methods like tai chi are effective in treating arthritis and other painful conditions.

Researchers using fMRI claim that the unique structural changes observed in the brains of patients with osteoarthritis can be used to predict placebo response.

African Americans are more likely to have multiple, large-joint osteoarthritis (OA) and to have knee OA, but less likely to have hand OA, a new study finds.

Men who smoke are at a decreased risk of receiving total joint replacement (TJR) surgery of the hip or knee compared to men who have never smoked.

According to a recent study, gender may be linked to an increased risk of suffering from complications of an ACL injury.

Findings from a study looking at impact on individual parts of the knee shows that physical activity is beneficial to joint health.

NICE, the UK-based institute, published an updated final guidance on osteoporosis fractures prompted by an appeal regarding strontium ranelate.

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Dr. Steven Haddad discusses the main differences between ankle anthropasty and ankle fusion surgery.

People with osteoarthritis are more likely to be able to walk quickly if they lead physically active lives.

Gout sufferers with high levels of uric acid may increase risk of developing severe osteoarthritis.

Middle age patients suffering from arthritis might be better treated by a procedure that uses cadaver cartilage.

Scientists have identified a protein that acts as a "master switch" in certain white blood cells, determining whether they promote or inhibit inflammation.

Many of the clinicians treating patients with osteoarthritis do not follow standard care guidelines, according to new research.

Personal motivation may be the biggest factor in determining the length of time it takes for a patient to return to work.

Women who consume a diet high in allium vegetables, such as garlic, onions and leeks, have lower levels of hip osteoarthritis.

Patients who have a second operation because of an infection are less satisfied.

Review the key findings from four recently published studies looking at Arthritis Pain

Light and high-impact exercises both have certain effects on the bone that may play a role in OA.

A study using PRP demonstrated significant linear improvements in pain and function for osteoarthritis patients.