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May 2nd 2024
At 6 months, patients treated with ReNu exhibited significant reductions in assessed knee pain and maintained patient function compared with controls.
February 18th 2024
Day-to-Day Knee Pain in Osteoarthritis May Depend on Genetics
January 20th 2016Exercise – it’s both the problem and solution for patients with osteoarthritis. Researchers from Pennsylvania State University found genetic biomarkers that could help predict day-to-day pain from physical activity in patients with knee osteoarthritis.
Severe Cases of Arthritis Have High Concentrations of Soluble Biglycan
High levels of soluble biglycan (sBGN) are present in the synovial fluid of patients with severe osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. While the connection between sBGN and inflammation had been established by previous research, this study is among the first to demonstrate that higher concentrations of sBGN are present in more severe arthritis cases.
Exercise May Reduce Pain in Older Patients
Researchers studied elderly patients with arthritis and musculoskeletal conditions enrolled in an exercise program in order to test the idea that an exercise program could improve their mobility and enhance the overall health of the participants.
No Evidence that Intra-articular Corticosteroids Are Effective in Treating Hand Osteoarthritis
Researchers say there is no evidence that intra-articular corticosteroids or hyaluronic acid are more effective than placebo in treating carpometacarpal and interphalangeal osteoarthritis.
Total Knee Arthroplasty Like a “Time Machine†for Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients
Researchers examined data from 19,000 rheumatologist-diagnosed rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis patients in order to assess and compare the impact of total knee arthroplasty on pain and health-related quality of life.
Study Identifies Characteristics of Pain Improvement for Bariatric Surgery Patients
In preliminary results presented at ObesityWeek, University of Pittsburgh researchers revealed that 3 years after bariatric surgery, the majority of patients experience an improvement in pain and walking ability.
Balneotherapy and Physical Therapy Reduce Sleep Disturbances in Patients with Knee Osteoarthritis
Study results suggest that balneotherapy and physical therapy can not only reduce nocturnal pain for patients who suffer from knee osteoarthritis, but can also improve sleep quality.
Study Will Assess Antidepressant for Treating Knee Osteoarthritis
A New Zealand study announced in Trials will examine whether the antidepressant nortriptyline can safely and effectively treat knee osteoarthritis. The medication is inexpensive and readily available, and it is well-tolerated in patients treated for depression.
In Rheumatology Military Doctors Face Similar Conditions With Varying Causes and Treatments
The field of rheumatology is largely the same whether it is in the civilian or military world. Differences can be seen in the cause of some of these conditions as well as the treatment options pursued by doctors.
OA and RA Treatment: Targeting MGC Cells May Be a Promising Avenue
A study in BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders suggests that multinucleated giant cells (MGC) may contribute to osteoarthritis (OA) and rheumatoid arthritis (RA) in addition to their known association with synovitis severity. The finding adds to other recent research and points to the therapeutic potential of targeting MGCs to improve pain and joint damage in both types of arthritis.