Tag: Arthritis: Osteo
Overweight/Obesity Up Incidence of Hand, Hip, Knee Osteoarthritis
Being overweight or obese increases incidence of OA, especially in the knee
Autologous Adipose-Derived Stromal Cells May Ease Knee OA
Single intra-articular injection of autologous adipose-derived stromal cells can improve pain, mobility
Possible Benefit for Cannabinoids in Rheumatic Conditions
Review shows limited benefit in terms of pain relief, sleep; mild to moderate adverse effects
Spironolactone No Benefit for Knee OA in Older Adults
No improvements seen in symptoms, physical function, or health-related quality of life
Tai Chi Deemed Beneficial for Knee Osteoarthritis
Similar benefits for Tai Chi, physical therapy; benefits of Tai Chi consistent across instructors
Analgesics Plus Exercise Therapy Feasible for Knee OA
Seventy-eight percent of patients could participate in exercise protocol after analgesic use
Vitamin D Not Beneficial for Osteoarthritis of the Knee
Supplements don't slow disease progression or ease pain, even in patients with low levels of the vitamin
Five Genes Tied to Osteoarthritis Progression
Findings are potential biomarkers of osteoarthritic acetabular labrum
Combined Patient, Physician Intervention Ups Function in OA
Modest improvement in WOMAC, WOMAC function subscale for patients with hip, knee osteoarthritis
Medial, Not Lateral, Femorotibial Cartilage Change Predictive of OA
Loss of medial femorotibial cartilage thickness linked to radiographic and pain progression
