Osteoarthritis OA
Osteoarthritis of the knee
Yet study finds most not sticking with non-surgical treatment plans. Evoke 3D printed custom knee brace. Osskin. Arthritis Research Canada July 22, 2022 Vancouver – Research reveals only one in five people with knee osteoarthritis
… READ MOREResults from a recent clinical trial published by Wiley in Arthritis & Rheumatology demonstrate that patients with knee osteoarthritis experience short term pain relief from genicular nerve blocks—or locally injected anesthetics
… READ MOREDeakin researchers are exploring a simple, low-cost solution to help relieve kneecap pain in adolescents. Pixabay. CC0 Public Domain. Medical Xpress Deakin University September 30, 2022 One in four adolescents experience pain in their
… READ MOREWalking can reduce risks of dementia, cancer and heart disease — and any number of steps is better than none. By studying people wearing fitness trackers, researchers have determined that walking 10,000 steps each day is indeed a
… READ MORENew technology could lead to treatments for osteoarthritis. Researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis have engineered cartilage cells to release an anti-inflammatory drug in response to stresses such cells
… READ MOREA new Curtin-developed wearable sensor system has tracked the movement of dancers, providing valuable insights into how they adapt to dance through disabling pain. Curtin University illustration. Greta Carlshausen, Curtin University
… READ MOREA lighter, yet more robust knee brace for the elderly who suffer from knee problems has been developed locally by Singapore engineering firm Delsson, in a collaboration with 3D printing specialists from Nanyang Technological
… READ MOREIn an analysis published in Arthritis & Rheumatology, investigators did not find any link between the amount and duration of physical activity with individuals’ risk of developing knee osteoarthritis. The Runner’s High Vol. 7:
… READ MOREThe ‘REtirement in ACTion’ programme helps prevent physical decline, reduces the need for health care and is highly cost-effective for those in later life. REACT participants from the Easton group in Bristol. Alex Rotas photo Andy
… READ MOREExercises and education prescribed as prehabilitation before total knee replacements (TKR) may not significantly improve the outcomes of the surgery, researchers say. Communify Queensland Laird Harrison, Medscape Medical News March 9,
… READ MOREMeta-analysis of hyaluronic acid trials throws serious shade on common practice. CCO Public Domain by John Gever, Contributing Writer, MedPage Today July 6, 2022 Researchers analyzing previous trials of hyaluronic acid injections for
… READ MOREA new ’tissue scaffold’ that holds the potential for a bioengineering breakthrough. UConn researchers Thanh Nguyen, left, and Yang Liu, with the tissue scaffold made out of a biodegradable polymer that they say holds
… READ MOREA new study published today in Arthritis & Rheumatology led by researchers at Baylor College of Medicine reveals that walking for exercise can reduce new frequent knee pain among people age 50 and older diagnosed with knee
… READ MOREIdentifying risk factors early can take the pressure off joints. A new study suggests a person’s walking style that places more pressure on the hips and knees can contribute to future osteoarthritis. Researchers say the key is
… READ MOREOsteoarthritis is a wear-and-tear disorder marked by bone thickening and cartilage degeneration, an excruciatingly painful disability and a major cause of impaired mobility as people age. But scientists have begun viewing this form of
… READ MOREEngineers and physicians teamed up to develop a wireless device to monitor and protect bone health. Osseosurface electronic devices, which attach directly to the bone, could one day help physicians monitor bone health. It’s show
… READ MORENew genetic research could lead to a blood test, better preventive strategies and even potential drug treatments. Surgery professor Adetola Adesida and his team tested bioengineered cartilage in simulated low gravity to find out why
… READ MOREAfter conducting the largest study on osteoarthritis in the world, researchers are now on track to develop a medicine that can slow it down. Researchers also identified the special risk factors that exist for women and for
… READ MOREResearchers found new genetic risk factors for osteoarthritis and identified novel drug targets. Their finding is a milestone towards the development of the first ever curative treatment for osteoarthritis. The study involved an
… READ MOREPainful arthritic knees could be treated by injections of a lubricating fluid that mimics a natural version found in joints. Coloured X-ray of the knees of an 87-year old male patient with severe osteoarthritis. Dr P. Marazzi, Science
… READ MOREFor Thích Nhất Hạnh, the late Vietnamese monk who popularized mindfulness in the West, walking was not simply a way to get from one place to another, or an activity to be reserved for a perfect forest path. It could be a
… READ MOREKnee arthroscopy, considered minimally invasive surgery, may lead to increased complications if performed within 9 months of a subsequent total knee arthroplasty (TKA), according to a study presented at the American Academy of
… READ MOREWith one in five people experiencing ongoing pain long after knee replacement surgery, new research, led by the University of Bristol and North Bristol NHS Trust (NBT) and published in The Lancet Rheumatology today [27 January], has
… READ MOREA new technology called knee kinesiography is changing the way doctors treat of osteoarthritis of the knee. This form of osteoarthritis affects nearly four million Canadians, or 13.6 per cent of the population, according to the Public
… READ MORENew research investigating the benefits of telehealth-delivered exercise and diet programs has found 80 per cent of participants experienced improvement in knee pain and an average of 10 per cent in loss of body weight, with one man
… READ MOREA meta-analysis of the 10 most common orthopedic procedures shows that most lack firm scientific support, according to British researchers. In some cases, they are not any better than doing nothing, according to the study, which was
… READ MOREPatients benefit from long-lasting effects. CC0 Public Domain. Medical Xpress by European League Against Rheumatism (EULAR) via EurekAlert! AAAS and Medical Xpress 19 August 2020 “It is wise to consider all non-surgical
… READ MOREMetals from implants can accumulate in bone tissue. Using highly complex analytical techniques, a group of researchers from Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin were able to observe in detail how different metals are released from
… READ MOREA new online exercise program, enhanced by personalised text messages, helps people with knee osteoarthritis to reduce knee pain and improve physical function and quality of life. The online 24-week program reduces knee pain and
… READ MOREHospitals in Ontario have been ramping down elective surgeries and other non-urgent activities in an effort to mobilize health workers in the fight against COVID-19. Peter Griffin, Public Domain By Jelena Damjanovic, University of
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