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 […]
Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery December 2014Volume 23, Issue 12, Pages e300–e307 Kenichi Otoshi, MD, PhD Background Kyphosis is a cause of scapular dyskinesis, which can induce various shoulder disorders, including subacromial impingement syndrome (SIS). This study aimed to clarify the impact of kyphosis on SIS with use of cross-sectional data from the Locomotive […]
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 […]
Published: Dec 11, 2014 Story Source By Nancy Walsh, Senior Staff Writer, MedPage Today Among patients with gout, the risk of an attack was more than doubled during the night compared with the daytime hours, researchers reported. During the first 8 hours of the day, from midnight until 8 a.m., the odds ratio for a […]
— 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 […]
— Subgroups most likely to develop hallux valgus confirmed in major study. by Diana Swift, Contributing Writer, MedPage Today December 4, 2014 A large cohort study has confirmed several risk factors associated with hallux valgus: female sex, African-American race, older age, pes planus and knee/hip osteoarthritis (OA). The study, published online in Arthritis Care and Research found […]
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 […]
RESEARCH · November 26, 2014 TAKE-HOME MESSAGE When mice were treated with yeast polysaccharide and potassium oxonate, their serum uric acid levels rose. This effect was inhibited by treatment with resveratrol. Resveratrol activates Sirt1, which is involved in uric acid metabolism. In this study, treatment with resveratrol lowered serum uric acid levels and counteracted foot […]
Megan Aylor, M.D., JoDee M. Anderson, M.D., Paula Vanderford, M.D., Matthew Halsey, M.D., Susanna Lai, M.P.H., and Dana A.V. Braner, M.D. N Engl J Med 2014; 371:e32November 20, 2014DOI: 10.1056/NEJMvcm1211809 http://youtu.be/cy_oezkIPF0 Overview Pulled elbow, also known as annular ligament displacement or radial-head subluxation, is a common orthopedic injury in children.1 In the United States, the incidence […]
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 […]
Clinical Pain Medicine ISSUE: NOVEMBER 2014 | VOLUME: 12(11) Paris—Triggers for knee and hand osteoarthritis (OA) are different, a new study suggests. Mechanical stress appears to be the most important factor for knee OA, and systemic processes appear to have the most effect on the development of hand OA, according to the researchers. The study […]