Cartilage therapy

Is joint replacement surgery necessary?

Non-surgical and minimally invasive surgical options for deteriorating joints may allow some patients to delay or avoid joint replacement surgery. Evoke™ knee brace. OssKin. By Kim Waterman, Northwestern Medicine, Orthopedics … READ MORE

Orthopaedic surgeons on the common knee procedure that may cause more harm than good

Nearly half of Canadians aged 65 and over experience osteoarthritis in their knees. Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis and occurs when the protective cartilage on the ends of bones wears down over time leading to … READ MORE

Physical therapies underused following total knee replacement

Evidence-based physical therapy interventions for patients who undergo total knee replacement surgery are underused, and the dosage may not be adequate to achieve optimal outcomes, according to a retrospective review in Arthritis Care … READ MORE

Scientists race to regrow lost knee cartilage

Bad knees sideline athletes and mere mortals alike. About 14 million Americans have osteoarthritis of the knees severe enough to cause pain and inflammation, according to the Arthritis Foundation, and more people are getting the … READ MORE

Retired professional footballers at higher risk of knee osteoarthritis

Retired professional footballers are far more prone to develop knee pain and osteoarthritis and face problems with their knees earlier in life than the average person, a study has revealed. Reviewers found that both exercise and … READ MORE

Knee surgery—have we been doing it wrong?

Cleaning up loose cartilage is not always beneficial, according to a new University at Buffalo study that could impact athletes and seniors, reduce health care costs. By Grove Potter, University at Buffalo July 18, 2017 A team of … READ MORE

What I wish I’d known about my knees

Many of the procedures people undergo to counter chronic knee pain in the hopes of avoiding a knee replacement have limited or no evidence to support them. Some enrich the pockets of medical practitioners while rarely benefiting … READ MORE

Why Canada is wasting millions on useless knee surgeries

‘Overwhelming evidence’ arthroscopic surgery ineffective for arthritic knees, expert panel says. An international expert panel says a common, minimally invasive surgery is largely useless for knee problems stemming from … READ MORE

Expert advice against surgery for almost all patients with degenerative knee damage

Knee arthroscopy (keyhole surgery to relieve pain and improve movement) should not be performed in almost all patients with degenerative knee disease, say a panel of international experts in the British Medical Journal, BMJ today. … READ MORE

Recent generations are experiencing higher rates of arthritis

A Singular Rise for Arthritis and Obesity. A Canadian study spanning 18 years confirms that arthritis is more prevalent today, but also that people are increasingly being diagnosed at a younger age and with an increasingly higher BMI. … READ MORE

Risk factors for conversion to TKA following knee arthroscopy

Results from this study demonstrated women, patients 70 years and older, obese patients, those with diabetes, depression disorders and rheumatoid arthritis had a higher chance of conversion to total knee arthroplasty 2 years following … READ MORE

Orthopaedic research helps patient regain mobility and grow as a nurse

Working as a bedside nurse requires extensive physical effort — pushing wheelchairs and beds, twisting and lifting, and long periods on your feet. Jennifer Thomas, who’s been a nurse at UK HealthCare for six years, can attest … READ MORE

Safely managing acute osteoarthritis in the emergency department

An Evidence-Based Review. Osteoarthritis (OA) is a common problem, the incidence of which is increasing every day. By 2030, as much as 25% of the adult population is expected to have self-reported or physician-diagnosed arthritis. … READ MORE

Quicker weight bearing may be safe after knee cartilage surgery

People receiving a graft of their own knee cartilage cells may be better off returning to full weight bearing after six weeks instead of the standard eight, a small study suggests. The knee brace is amazing. It actually allowed me to … READ MORE

For articular cartilage injury, a holistic approach is best

A Surgeon’s Holistic Approach. After years of treating knee injuries, I’ve come to a realization about articular cartilage: You’ve got to understand the whole knee. It’s not enough to master arthroscopy. You … READ MORE

Exercise as effective as surgery for middle aged patients with knee damage

Study raises questions over widespread practice without supporting evidence. Exercise therapy is as effective as surgery for middle aged patients with a common type of knee injury known as meniscal tear (damage to the rubbery discs … READ MORE

Significant degeneration of knee cartilage in overweight people, over time

Osteoarthritis is a degenerative disease in which the articular cartilage protecting the joint starts to degenerate and wear off over time. The main risk factors of osteoarthritis are advanced age and overweight-induced significant … READ MORE

Osteoarthritis results from inflammatory process, not just wear and tear, study suggests

In a study published online Nov. 6 in Nature Medicine, investigators at the Stanford University School of Medicine have shown that the development of osteoarthritis is in great part driven by low-grade inflammatory processes. This is … READ MORE

New strategy discovered for treating arthritis

Arthritis patients could one day benefit from a novel form of medicine, according to researchers at Queen Mary University of London, QMUL. Their early study indicates that arthritic cartilage, previously thought to be impenetrable to … READ MORE