Osteoarthritis

Total Body PET/CT Scans Effective for Evaluating Arthritis, Study Shows

Rob DillardOsteoarthritis | October 14, 2022

A new study shows that total body PET/CT scans are a successful tool for showing systemic joint involvement in patients ...

Biomarkers for Distinguishing Rheumatoid Arthritis From Osteoarthritis

Patrick DalyRheumatoid Arthritis | April 6, 2022

In an article recently published in BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders, researchers attempted to uncover biomarkers for ...

Older AFib Patients with Diabetes and Osteoarthritis at Higher Risk of Cardiovascular Diseases

Rob DillardAtrial Fibrillation | June 23, 2021

A new study shows that among older adults with non-valvular atrial fibrillation (NVAF), those with diabetes mellitus ...

Researchers Identify Risk Factors for Radiographic Progression of Osteoarthritis of the Knee

Kaitlyn D’OnofrioOsteoarthritis | June 8, 2021

Patients with mild radiographic osteoarthritis (OA) of the knee who use non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) ...

Opioid Use May Be Tied to Knee Degeneration in Osteoarthritis

Kaitlyn D’OnofrioOsteoarthritis | May 26, 2021

Opioid users with osteoarthritis of the knee (KOA) had poorer baseline knee structural degeneration and faster ...

Safety and Efficacy of an Amniotic Suspension Allograft Injection over 12 Months in a Single-Blinded, Randomized Controlled Trial for Symptomatic Osteoarthritis of the Knee

DocWire News EditorsOsteoarthritis | March 15, 2021

Purpose:Â The purpose of this study is to determine the efficacy of amniotic suspension allograft (ASA) compared to ...

Artificial Intelligence Decision Aid A Significant Benefit For Patients with OA Considering Knee Replacement

Kaitlyn D’OnofrioAI | February 22, 2021

Patients with osteoarthritis (OA) of the knee who are thinking of undergoing total knee replacement (TKR) may benefit ...

Radiographic Osteoarthritis Predicts Patient Satisfaction with Contralateral Knee Replacement

Kerri FitzgeraldOsteoarthritis | February 11, 2021

In patients with an unsatisfactory response to first knee replacement, the best predictor of achieving a satisfactory ...

These Sports May Be Bad for Knee Joints in Overweight Patients with OA

Kaitlyn D’OnofrioOsteoarthritis | November 27, 2020

A study that was presented at the Radiological Society of North America annual meeting evaluated the effects of ...

A Solution for Arthritis Pain Relief? It May Be In Your Spice Cabinet

Kaitlyn D’OnofrioOsteoarthritis | September 15, 2020

A small study published in the Annals of Internal Medicine found that Curcuma longa extract, known commonly as ...

Knee OA Patients May Be Able to Switch from NSAIDs to Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

Kaitlyn D’OnofrioOsteoarthritis | September 10, 2020

Patients with osteoarthritis (OA) of the knee may be able to switch from nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) ...

PRP versus Hyaluronic Acid Injections for Knee OA: Cost-Effectiveness Analysis

Kaitlyn D’OnofrioOsteoarthritis | August 14, 2020

A study compared the cost-effectiveness of a series of three intra-articular platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections ...

Chronic Corticosteroid Use a Risk Factors for TJA Complications

Kaitlyn D’OnofrioOsteoarthritis | August 14, 2020

Osteoarthritis (OA) may occur either due to or in conjunction with conditions including rheumatoid arthritis and ...

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Postoperative TKA Pain

Kaitlyn D’OnofrioOsteoarthritis | August 14, 2020

Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is known to be beneficial for treating pain and joint function in osteoarthritis (OA) ...

Canakinumab May Be Able to Slow Down the Progression of OA, Reduce Joint Replacement Risk

Kaitlyn D’OnofrioOsteoarthritis | August 4, 2020

There is currently no treatment to slow down osteoarthritis (OA) progression—but if the findings of a new study hold ...

Comorbidities Including Hypertension Are More Common Among OA Patients

Kaitlyn D’OnofrioOsteoarthritis | July 20, 2020

Patients with osteoarthritis (OA) are at a greater risk of suffering from comorbidities compared to the general ...

Intra-Articular Hypertonic Dextrose Prolotherapy Beneficial for Knee OA Pain

Kaitlyn D’OnofrioOsteoarthritis | May 14, 2020

A new study compared the efficacy of intra-articular hypertonic dextrose prolotherapy (DPT) versus normal saline ...

Strenuous Physical Activity May Be Beneficial—Not Harmful—for Patients At Risk of Knee Osteoarthritis

Kaitlyn D’OnofrioOsteoarthritis | May 5, 2020

Contrary to a commonly held belief, patients who are at a high risk of developing osteoarthritis (OA) of the knee who ...

Socioeconomic Status Impacts Outcomes in Glenohumeral Osteoarthritis Patients

Kaitlyn D’OnofrioOsteoarthritis | March 24, 2020

Lower socioeconomic status was correlated with poorer outcomes in patients with glenohumeral osteoarthritis (OA) in a ...

Treatment Guide: A Comparison of Outcomes in Three Strategies to Treat Pain from Osteoarthritis of the Knee

Kaitlyn D’OnofrioOsteoarthritis | March 5, 2020

A retrospective study published in Seminars in Arthritis and Rheumatism compared medical care costs, adverse events, and ...