Hip Osteoarthritis

Viscosupplementation for hip osteoarthritis: A systematic review and meta-analysis of the efficacy for pain, disability and adverse events

AUGUST 14, 2017 Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Leite VF, et al. This meta–analysis intended to evaluate the efficacy of viscosupplementation (HA) in hip osteoarthritis (OA) pain, disability and adverse events. In this systematic review, the researchers did not recommend viscosupplementation for hip OA. Data indicated scarce evidence of its efficacy up to 3 […]

Glucosamine Supplements Don’t Help Knee or Hip Arthritis Pain

By Carolyn Crist August 11, 2017 (Reuters Health) – Oral glucosamine has no more effect than placebo on joint pain, according to a new meta-analysis. The analysis of randomized controlled trials from which data have been made public found that at both three-month and 24-month follow-up points, the supplement had no effect on either hip or knee […]

Low back surgery patients with previous THR have less pain reduction after surgery

June 7, 2017 VIENNA — Patients who had previously undergone total hip replacement experienced less reduction of pain 1 year after low back surgery compared to patients with no prior total hip replacement, according to a presentation scheduled to be presented during the Free Papers award session for orthopaedics at the 18th EFORT Annual Congress […]

The Association of Recreational and Competitive Running With Hip and Knee Osteoarthritis: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Eduard Alentorn-Geli, MD, MSc, PhD Study Design Systematic review and meta-analysis. Background Running is a healthy and popular activity worldwide, but data regarding its association with osteoarthritis (OA) are conflicting. Objectives To evaluate the association of hip and knee OA with running and to explore the influence of running intensity on this association. Methods PubMed, […]

Association of Mild Leg Length Discrepancy and Degenerative Changes in the Hip Joint and Lumbar Spine

J Manipulative Physiol Ther. 2017 Apr 17. pii: S0161-4754(17)30065-9. doi: 10.1016/j.jmpt.2017.03.001. [Epub ahead of print] Murray KJ1, Molyneux T1, Le Grande MR2, Castro Mendez A3, Fuss FK4, Azari MF5. Author information Abstract OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the correlation between mild leg length discrepancy (LLD) and degenerative joint disease (DJD) or […]

The weather’s not to blame for your aches and pains

JANUARY 24, 2017 George Institute for Global Health News New research from The George Institute for Global Health has revealed the weather plays no part in the symptoms associated with either back pain or osteoarthritis. It’s long been thought episodes of both back pain and arthritis can be triggered by changes in the weather, including […]

Interventions to increase adherence to therapeutic exercise in older adults with low back pain and/or hip/knee osteoarthritis: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Br J Sports Med. 2017 Jan 13. pii: bjsports-2016-096458. doi: 10.1136/bjsports-2016-096458. [Epub ahead of print] Nicolson PJ1, Bennell KL1, Dobson FL1, Van Ginckel A1, Holden MA2, Hinman RS1. Abstract OBJECTIVE: To evaluate whether interventions aimed at increasing adherence to therapeutic exercise increase adherence greater than a contextually equivalent control among older adults with chronic low […]

Degenerative changes of the sacroiliac auricular joint surface—validation of influential factors

Anatomical Science International pp 1–9 Nishi, K., Saiki, K., Imamura, T. et al. Anat Sci Int (2016). doi:10.1007/s12565-016-0354-x Abstract The purpose of this study was to clarify the relevance of degenerative changes in the sacroiliac joint (SIJ) and the joints in the lower limb and lumbar spine using age estimation methods. We also examined the […]

Effectiveness of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs for the treatment of pain in knee and hip osteoarthritis: A network meta-analysis

The Lancet, 03/25/2016 da Costa BR, et al. Researchers sought to investigate the effectiveness of different preparations and doses of non–steroidal anti–inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) on osteoarthritis pain in a network meta–analysis. It was determined that diclofenac 150 mg/day is the most effective NSAID for the treatment of pain and function in patients with osteoarthritis. Methods […]

Exercise Prescriptions for Chronic Conditions: A How-to Guide – Full Text Article

Diana Phillips March 22, 2016 Exercise can be an effective component of treatment for many chronic conditions from knee osteoarthritis to type 2 diabetes, but physicians must be aware of the details of evidence-based interventions for the specific condition to properly prescribe it for their patients, according to a multidisciplinary review and how-to guide published […]

Immediate effects of hip mobilization with movement in patients with hip osteoarthritis: A randomised controlled trial

Manual Therapy April 2016 Volume 22, Pages 80–85 Carlos Beselga Highlights •Immediate effects of hip MWM and placebo were evaluated in patients with hip OA. •MWM decreased pain, improved ROM, and physical function greater than placebo. •These results direct future studies to investigate long-term efficacy. Abstract Background Mobilization with movement (MWM) has been shown to […]

Body Composition May Hasten Hip OA

Action Points Increased BMI and body fat mass were associated with adverse hip cartilage changes in females, while increased body fat-free mass was associated with beneficial cartilage changes for both genders. It is yet unknown if altering body composition to reduce body fat mass and increase fat-free mass changes the natural history of osteoarthritis. Higher […]

The Borax Conspiracy How the Arthritis Cure has been Stopped

by Walter Last You may not be able to imagine that borax, this humble insecticide and laundry detergent, has the potential of singlehandedly bringing down our entire economic system. But you do not need to worry, the danger has been recognised and the necessary steps are already being taken to defuse the situation. I will […]

Obese patients with osteoarthritis can be helped by vitamin D

4/2/15 Larger amounts of vitamin D may abate torment and enhance abilities in stout people with the bone infection osteoarthritis, recommends another exploration. The discoveries distributed in the The Clinical Journal of Pain show that sufficient vitamin D levels help stout people with osteoarthritis walk, adjust and ascend from sitting to standing position better than those with […]

Tylenol is ineffective in the treatment of low back pain and provides minimal short term benefit for people with osteoarthritis

Efficacy and safety of paracetamol for spinal pain and osteoarthritis: systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised placebo controlled trials BMJ 2015; 350 doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/bmj.h1225 (Published 31 March 2015) Cite this as: BMJ 2015;350:h1225 Abstract Objective To investigate the efficacy and safety of paracetamol (acetaminophen) in the management of spinal pain and osteoarthritis of the hip […]

Beyond the Spine: A New Clinical Research Priority

March 2015, Volume 59, No. 1 James Donovan, BSc, DC Over the past two decades, clinical research within the chiropractic profession has focused on the spine and spinal conditions, specifically neck and low back pain. However, there is now a small group of chiropractors with clinical research training that are shifting their focus away from […]

Beer and wine consumption and risk of knee or hip osteoarthritis

02/05/2015 Beer and wine consumption and risk of knee or hip osteoarthritis: a case control study Stella G Muthuri Arthritis Research & Therapy 2015, 17:23 doi:10.1186/s13075-015-0534-4 Abstract Introduction The aim of this study was to investigate the association between alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages and knee or hip osteoarthritis (OA). Methods We conducted a case–control study […]

Treatment of Joint Pain-Omega 3 Fatty Acids

JANUARY 23, 2014 BY CHIROTRUST The Potential Viability of Omega-3 Essential Fatty Acids as an Anti-Inflammatory Agent We are going to deviate from the mechanical discussions of joint pain treatment. Usual topics such as physiotherapy, stretching, manipulation, etc… and instead we’re going to discuss what looks to be aremarkably inexpensive yet potentially valuable tool in […]

Lower limb osteoarthritis and the risk of falls in a community-based longitudinal study of adults with and without osteoarthritis

Arthritis Care Res (Hoboken). 2014 Oct 20. doi: 10.1002/acr.22499. [Epub ahead of print] Lower limb osteoarthritis and the risk of falls in a community-based longitudinal study of adults with and without osteoarthritis. Doré AL, Golightly YM, Mercer VS, Shi XA, Renner JB, Jordan JM, Nelson AE. Abstract Objective: Knee and hip osteoarthritis (OA) are known […]

The Use of Manual Therapy Post–Hip Arthroscopy When an Exercise-Based Therapy Approach Has Failed: A Case Report

CASE REPORT The Use of Manual Therapy Post–Hip Arthroscopy When an Exercise-Based Therapy Approach Has Failed: A Case Report Authors: Robert T. LeBeau, PT, OCS, FAAOMPT Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy, 2014, Volume: 44 Issue: 9 Pages: 712-721 Study Design Case report. Background Although there is a growing body of literature on both […]