Tag: Arthritis: Osteo
Benefit of Viscosupplementation for Knee OA Questioned
Small reduction in pain, increased risk for serious adverse events seen with viscosupplementation versus placebo for knee osteoarthritis
Walking for Exercise Beneficial for Knee Osteoarthritis in Over 50s
Those who walked for exercise had reduced likelihood of new frequent knee pain and medial joint space narrowing
Specific Dietary Components in RMDs Moderately Beneficial
Moderate evidence of small effect on disease progression seen for vitamin D, chondroitin, glucosamine for osteoarthritis
Polygenic Risk Score for OA Predicts Risk for Hip, Knee Replacement
Participants with high PRS had increased risk for joint replacement; stronger association seen with hip replacement for women versus men
Fatty Tissue Transfer Benefits Arthritic Finger Joints
Minimally invasive procedure associated with significant improvements of osteoarthritis symptoms
Intra-Articular Injection of Triamcinolone Beneficial in Hip Osteoarthritis
Pain improved with ultrasound-guided intra-articular hip injection of corticosteroid and local anesthetic added to best current treatment
BMI Tied to Pain in Patients With Hand Osteoarthritis
Higher body mass index linked to greater severity of pain in hands, feet, knees/hips
Duloxetine Does Not Alleviate Pain in Chronic Osteoarthritis
No differences seen in WOMAC pain at three or 12 months with duloxetine added to usual care, or in subgroup with symptoms of centralized pain
Hyaluronic Acid Injection Use Increased for Knee Osteoarthritis in Seniors
Significant increase in utilization and associated costs seen among physicians' assistants and nurse practitioners
PRP Injections Do Not Ease Pain in Knee Osteoarthritis
No difference seen in change in median tibial cartilage volume at 12 months for platelet-rich plasma versus saline placebo injections
