Osteoarthritis
News
Acupuncture failed to reduce chronic knee pain
Key clinical point: Acupuncture did not decrease chronic knee pain in patients over 50. Major finding: No pain or function outcomes were...
Conference Coverage
Movement training may lower stress fracture risk
Key clinical point: Movement evaluation and training may prevent orthopedic injury.Major finding: People who land flat-footed or heel-to-toe in...
Commentary
The Medical Roundtable: Osteoarthritis Coping Guidelines for the Elderly
Conference Coverage
Most kneecap pain can be managed conservatively
Conference Coverage
VIDEO: Consider cognitive function in elderly before surgery
News
Telecare intervention lessens chronic joint pain
Key clinical finding: A hands-off telecare approach helps patients with chronic joint and other musculoskeletal pain manage it.Major finding:...
Conference Coverage
Different triggers found for knee and hand OA
Key clinical point: Weight loss may be a primary target for improving knee OA, but improvements in metabolic factors may most benefit hand OA....
Conference Coverage
Three miRNA biomarkers predicted osteoarthritis severity
Key clinical point: Biomarkers may allow early interventions to limit osteoarthritis risks, such as cartilage damage.Major finding: Let-7e was a...
Conference Coverage
VIDEO: Micro RNA biomarkers hint at potential for predicting OA
News
Naloxegol cut opioid-associated constipation without impairing pain relief
Key clinical point: Naloxegol improves opioid-induced constipation without affecting pain relief.
Conference Coverage
Glucosamine, chondroitin combo found equal to celecoxib for severe knee OA pain
Key clinical point: Patients with moderate to severe knee OA pain who do not have prior coronary artery disease or peripheral artery disease or...