Tag: Knee Problems

No difference seen in change in median tibial cartilage volume at 12 months for platelet-rich plasma versus saline placebo injections

Education and exercise program, with and without dietary intervention, better than education only for knee osteoarthritis

No association found for measurement of physiological energy expenditure or time spent in recreational physical activity with risk for knee OA

Greater improvements in KOOS Overall and KOOS Pain seen in patients receiving synthetic medial meniscus implant versus nonsurgical care

Use of interference screw versus cross-pin for femoral fixation linked to better outcomes at six years

Findings seen among those confident at time of return to sport after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction

Decreased pain and improved function seen at six weeks versus self-management

Almost half of costs were for lost productivity, criminal justice expenses, cost associated with diversion activities

Findings compared with low-intensity strength training or control condition

Change in pain, but not function, favoring stable, supportive shoes over flat, flexible shoes in knee osteoarthritis