Am J Phys Med Rehabil 2015 Jan;94(1):70-81. doi: 10.1097/PHM.0000000000000143. Paula Regina M S Serrão Abstract Objective: Quadriceps muscle weakness is common in knee osteoarthritis (OA). Reasons for weakness may include atrophy, reduction in the muscle fibers number, and changes in the muscle activation. It is uncertain when these muscular changes begin to appear. Therefore, the […]
January 14, 2015 Annals of Internal Medicine TAKE-HOME MESSAGE In this meta-analysis, researchers assessed 137 studies to determine the efficacy of treatments for knee osteoarthritis. Hyaluronic acid was considered the most effective for pain control, and acetaminophen was considered the least effective. Intra-articular corticosteroids did not improve function when compared with placebo, and none of […]
J Manipulative Physiol Ther. 2015 Jan;38(1):1-21.e2. doi: 10.1016/j.jmpt.2014.10.002. Epub 2014 Nov 20. Manual and manipulative therapy in addition to rehabilitation for osteoarthritis of the knee: assessor-blind randomized pilot trial. Dwyer L1, Parkin-Smith GF2, Brantingham JW3, Korporaal C4, Cassa TK5, Globe G6, Bonnefin D7, Tong V8. Author information Abstract OBJECTIVES: The purpose of this study was to examine the methodological integrity, sample size requirements, […]
Clin J Sport Med. 2015 Jan 14. [Epub ahead of print] Efficacy of Hip Strengthening Exercises Compared With Leg Strengthening Exercises on Knee Pain, Function, and Quality of Life in Patients With Knee Osteoarthritis. Lun V1, Marsh A, Bray R, Lindsay D, Wiley P. Author information Abstract OBJECTIVE:: The purpose of this study was to […]
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 […]
Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2015 Jan 9;1:CD004376. [Epub ahead of print] Exercise for osteoarthritis of the knee. Fransen M1, McConnell S, Harmer AR, Van der Esch M, Simic M, Bennell KL. Abstract BACKGROUND: Knee osteoarthritis (OA) is a major public health issue because it causes chronic pain, reduces physical function and diminishes quality of life. […]
Ricki Lewis, PhD January 07, 2015 Despite the prevalence of knee osteoarthritis (OA), few studies compare treatments head-to-head. Now, a network meta-analysis compares 137 reports on the effectiveness of such treatments and reveals that acetaminophen, the most widely used over-the-counter treatment, does not provide a clinically significant reduction in pain. “Except for celecoxib, all active interventions were […]
Vangsness C. J Bone Joint Surg. 2014;doi: 10.2106/JBJS.M.00058 January 24, 2014 Results of a randomized, double-blind controlled study in the Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery supported the use of human mesenchymal stem cell for meniscal regeneration and the control of knee pain. “There was evidence of meniscus regeneration and improvement in knee pain following […]
Other factors include female gender, previous knee injury, age, and presence of hand OA. Familiar risk factors for knee osteoarthritis (OA) in individuals 50 years and older — high body mass index (BMI), previous knee injury, age, female sex, and the presence of hand OA — were confirmed as the condition’s top drivers in a […]
by Wayne Kuznar Contributing Writer, MedPage Today Circulating leptin was linked to knee cartilage thinning in adults after adjusting for body mass index and other factors, and may potentially explain the association between obesity and cartilage thickness. Over 2.7 years, baseline levels of leptin and changes in leptin over time were negatively associated with changes […]
Tory McJunkin, MD Pain Medicine News ISSUE: DECEMBER 2014 | VOLUME: 12(12) Knee pain is a very common complaint that can be debilitating when severe. A proper evaluation must begin with a thorough history and physical examination. If the patient is not a surgical candidate, there are several conservative treatment options—such as physical therapy for […]
The association between vitamin K status and knee osteoarthritis features in older adults: The Health, Aging and Body Composition Study. Shea MK Osteoarthritis Cartilage. 2014 Dec 17. pii: S1063-4584(14)01380-6. doi: 10.1016/j.joca.2014.12.008. [Epub ahead of print] Abstract BACKGROUND: Vitamin K-dependent proteins, including the mineralization inhibitor matrix-gla protein (MGP), are found in joint tissues including cartilage and […]
Larry Hand January 16, 2015 Physicians may be able to predict which patients with knee osteoarthritis (OA) will be subject to severe pain by determining whether meniscal lesions are contributing to neuropathic pain (NP) in the knee, according to an article published online December 14 in Arthritis Research & Therapy. Using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to make a diagnosis of […]
— Twofold increase in risk if parent had knee arthroplasty. by Nancy Walsh, Senior Staff Writer, MedPage Today December 9, 2014 Genetic factors appear to play a role in the development of osteoarthritis (OA)-related knee pain, with higher rates of worsening knee pain being identified in the offspring of parents who had knee arthroplasty, Australian […]
Lumbar manipulation and exercise in the management of anterior knee pain and diminished quadriceps activation following acl reconstruction: a case report. Authors Jayaseelan DJ, Courtney CA, Kecman M, Alcorn D. Journal Int J Sports Phys Ther. 2014 Dec;9(7):991-1003. Abstract BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE: Quadriceps weakness is a common finding following knee injuries or surgery, and can […]
Laser Ther. 2014 Dec 27;23(4):273-7. doi: 10.5978/islsm.14-OR-21. Nakamura T Abstract BACKGROUND AND AIMS: Chronic knee joint pain is one of the most frequent complaints which is seen in the outpatient clinic in our medical institute. In previous studies we have reported the benefits of low level laser therapy (LLLT) for chronic pain in the shoulder […]
Published: Dec 4, 2014 By Ed Susman , Contributing Writer, MedPage Today Action Points Note that these studies were published as abstracts and presented at a conference. These data and conclusions should be considered to be preliminary until published in a peer-reviewed journal. CHICAGO — Individuals with knee pain who undergo surgery to repair meniscus […]
Published: Nov 17, 2014 | Updated: Nov 17, 2014 By Kate Johnson Story Source Action Points Note that these studies were published as abstracts and presented at a conference. These data and conclusions should be considered to be preliminary until published in a peer-reviewed journal. BOSTON — People who run at any time of life […]
Published: Nov 16, 2014 By Wayne Kuznar , Contributing Writer, MedPage Today Obese patients with knee osteoarthritis (OA) who maintain an initial weight loss report fewer symptoms compared with their baseline level of symptoms, Danish researchers reported in Arthritis Care & Research. The improvement in symptoms was similar regardless of the weight maintenance program followed; either […]
Published: Nov 12, 2014 By Pauline Anderson , Contributing Writer, MedPage Today Taking glucosamine and chondroitin, two popular dietary supplements, doesn’t significantly relieve the pain and stiffness associated with knee osteoarthritis (OA) or modify disease progression, a new study found. After adjusting for potential confounders, subjects who reported using glucosamine/chondroitin at three annual assessments had […]