Osteoarthritis Cartilage. 2017 Jan;25(1):23-29. doi: 10.1016/j.joca.2016.09.013. Epub 2016 Oct 3. Rongen JJ, Rovers MM, van Tienen TG, Buma P, Hannink G. Abstract OBJECTIVE: The primary objective was to assess whether patients with knee osteoarthritis and whom undergo arthroscopic meniscectomy have an increased risk for future knee replacement surgery. DESIGN: Data used were obtained from the […]
What’s the Bottom Line? How much do we know about glucosamine and chondroitin supplements? We have some information about the safety and usefulness of glucosamine and chondroitin from large, high-quality studies in people. What do we know about the effectiveness of glucosamine and chondroitin supplements? Research results suggest that chondroitin isn’t helpful for pain from osteoarthritis of the knee […]
Arthritis Care & Research , 12/05/2016Dai Z, et al. In this study, researchers surveyed whether fiber consumption was connected with knee pain development patterns. These discoveries propose that high dietary total or grain fiber, especially in the prescribed everyday fiber average consumption of 25g per day, was connected with lower risks of belonging to moderate […]
Brigham Young University Health News, 12/12/2016 Running may also slow the process that leads to osteoarthritis. New research from BYU exercise science professors finds that pro–inflammatory molecules actually go down in the knee joint after running. In other words, it appears running can reduce joint inflammation. “It flies in the face of intuition,” said study […]
Rheumatol Int. 2016 Dec 2. [Epub ahead of print] Managing knee osteoarthritis with yoga or aerobic/strengthening exercise programs in older adults: a pilot randomized controlled trial. Cheung C1, Wyman JF2, Bronas U3, McCarthy T2, Rudser K2, Mathiason MA2. Author information Abstract Although exercise is often recommended for managing osteoarthritis (OA), limited evidence-based exercise options are […]
Running may also slow the process that leads to osteoarthritis Date: December 9, 2016 Source: Brigham Young University Summary: We all know that running causes a bit of inflammation and soreness, and that’s just the price you pay for cardiovascular health. You know; no pain, no gain. Well, maybe not. New research from exercise science […]
Clin J Pain. 2016 Nov;32(11):961-971. Lauche R1, Gräf N, Cramer H, Al-Abtah J, Dobos G, Saha FJ. Abstract OBJECTIVES: Osteoarthritis (OA) of the knee is one of the most common chronic diseases among older adults. This study aimed to test the effects of cabbage leaf wraps (CLWs) in the treatment of symptomatic OA. METHODS: Patients […]
Jason A. Boyd, MD; Ian M. Gradisar, MD Orthopedics November/December 2016 – Volume 39 · Issue 6: e1041-e1044 Posted November 29, 2016 DOI: 10.3928/01477447-20160719-01 Abstract Several orthopedic registries have described the incidence of total knee arthroplasty (TKA) in patients who have undergone knee arthroscopy. Patient risk factors may play a role in the conversion […]
by Ryan Basen Staff Writer, MedPage Today November 17, 2016 WASHINGTON — Most people with knee osteoarthritis (OA) were able to walk the 6,000 daily steps they needed to improve their condition and prevent disability, according to researchers here. In a prospective observational study, nearly half of the 1,790 knee OA patients (or high-risk knee […]
Lana JFSD Abstract Objective: This study aims to evaluate the clinical effects of Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) and Hyaluronic Acid (HA) as individual treatments for mild to moderate Osteoarthritis (OA), and also examine the potential synergistic effects of PRP in combination with HA. Research continues to emerge examining the potential therapeutic efficacy of HA and […]
Gait adjustment a possible explanation for pain in regions outside the knee by Pauline Anderson Contributing Writer, MedPage Today 09.18.2016 Results of a new study confirm that patients with painful knees are more likely to develop pain in other joints. Since multiple musculoskeletal comorbidities are disabling and potentially preventive, it’s important to investigate causes of […]
J Bodyw Mov Ther. 2016 Apr;20(2):334-40. doi: 10.1016/j.jbmt.2015.08.005. Epub 2015 Aug 25. Bokaeian HR1, Bakhtiary AH2, Mirmohammadkhani M3, Moghimi J4. Abstract Strengthening training (ST) and whole body vibration training (WBV) alone may improve symptoms of osteoarthritis of the knee. In this study, we investigated the effect of adding WBV training to quadriceps and hamstring muscles […]
What are the findings? Meniscal pathology features such as tear type, tear size and tear location identified at arthroscopy were not associated with preoperative self-reported knee pain and function in patients undergoing arthroscopic meniscal surgery. Other structural knee joint pathologies found at surgery, such as cartilage damage, were not associated with preoperative self-reported knee pain […]
Am J Transl Res. 2016; 8(9): 3995–4002. Published online 2016 Sep 15. PMCID: PMC5040698 PMID: 27725880 Yan Zhang Abstract As two major non-operative methods, physiotherapy and acupuncture have been proved to be safe and effective in osteoarthritis (OA) treatment. However, only a little study focused on functions of both methods on cartilage repairing. The main […]
Clin Rheumatol. 2016 Sep 6. [Epub ahead of print] Carlesso LC, Hawker GA, Waugh EJ, Davis AM. Abstract The objective of this study is to determine if osteoarthritis (OA) pain and function, persistent low back pain (LBP) and psychosocial factors predict future pain impact (PI) in people with hip and knee OA. In a population-based […]
August 15, 2016 Osteoarthritis and Cartilage/OARS, Osteoarthritis Research Society TAKE-HOME MESSAGE People aged 50 to 60 years with no evidence of knee osteoarthritis (OA) were followed for 48 months to assess the impact of thigh muscle strength on the progression of knee cartilage degeneration. Thigh extension strength was associated with thigh muscle cross-sectional area (CSA). […]
Hip Strength Deficits in People With Symptomatic Knee Osteoarthritis: A Systematic Review With Meta-analysis Authors: Margaret Deasy, PT, MPhty Study Design Systematic review with meta-analysis. Background A complete understanding of impairments associated with knee osteoarthritis would optimize exercise interventions for people with knee osteoarthritis. Our current understanding of hip strength deficits in this population is […]
Clint Wooten, MD; Brian Curtin, MD Orthopedics July/August 2016 – Volume 39 · Issue 4: 207-209 Posted July 25, 2016 Our waiting room provides evidence each day that obesity continues to be a major problem, if not an epidemic, within the United States. It is particularly challenging in the world of arthroplasty. As reported by […]