Osteoarthritis OA
Osteoarthritis of the knee
“These results suggest that compared with control interventions, lateral wedges are not efficacious for the treatment of knee pain in persons with medial knee osteoarthritis.” CHICAGO – Although a pooling of data from 12 studies
… READ MOREKnee osteoarthritis (OA) is one of the most common joint disorders. Epidemiological studies have demonstrated that approximately 6% of the population aged 30 years or older and 12% of the population aged 65 years or older have knee
… READ MORE“There is now more than 20 years of clinical and empirical evidence supporting the benefits of supplement use, prompting the need to review current clinical orthopedic guidelines on the use of high-quality supplements and their
… READ MOREEarly knee osteoarthritis poses a therapeutic dilemma to the musculoskeletal clinician. Despite the recent interest in arthroscopic and injectable regenerative therapies intended to repair or restore a focal target such as cartilage,
… READ MOREAn international task force of osteoarthritis (OA) experts is proposing a four-step plan to prioritize management strategies for symptomatic knee OA – from supplements to surgery. Paddling with Evoke brace By Rita Baron-Faust,
… READ MORESystemic treatments for patients with osteoarthritis (OA) have been shown to have significant positive effects on biomarkers that may be associated with OA disease progression. What does active aging mean to you? CHHM is working to
… READ MOREEarly intervention for osteoarthritis (OA) of the knee is important for ameliorating the long-term effects of disease. Current treatment goals are focused on symptom relief, but effort is being directed toward the development of
… READ MOREAttention to early diagnosis and intervention in patients with osteoarthritis (OA) has increased, but which treatments may have the greatest benefit in slowing or potentially reversing disease progression is unclear. Many
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… READ MOREIn the interest of improving compliance, studies of gait modifications to reduce moments and forces at the knee in patients with knee osteoarthritis (OA) are increasingly focusing on gait alterations that will not make patients
… READ MOREKnee replacement more effective than alternative care but risks are higher, too. OssKin Evoke™ Nonsurgical treatments are effective for some patients with knee osteoarthritis, and the approach carries less risk of adverse
… READ MOREPaddling with Evoke™ brace Musumeci G, Aiello FC, Szychlinska MA, Di Rosa M, Castrogiovanni P, Mobasheri A. International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 2015 Mar 16 Abstract Osteoarthritis (OA) is a growing public health
… READ MOREOsteoarthritis in the knee is a painful condition affecting nearly half of all Americans at some time – and two thirds of obese adults. Research suggesting that physical activity could help prevent it has been presented this
… READ MOREA review of the current literature and proposal of scientifically based guidelines. This article presents a literature review of the current recommendations regarding sports after total joint replacement and also suggests
… READ MOREOne third of total knee replacement surgeries in the United States may be “inappropriate,” according to an article published in Arthritis & Rheumatology. The findings point to the need for the development of consensus
… READ MOREAn evidence-based exercise regimen, designed to enhance knee strength and the ability to complete functional tasks, may speed recovery following total knee arthroscopy, TKA, in patients with knee osteoarthritis. Evoke unloading knee
… READ MOREPre-operative exercise has been shown to improve total knee arthroplasty outcomes, but may not be feasible in patients with severe pain. Bracing and other offloading methods can help decrease that pain, potentially improving the
… READ MOREOssKin Evoke™ by Jordana Bieze Foster, Lower Extremity Review April 2010 Two studies presented in March suggest that bracing for knee osteoarthritis may be effective in two patient populations that are not well represented in
… READ MOREA prototype ‘mini’ MRI scanner, developed by Imperial College London, that could be used for diagnosing knee injuries by Jordana Bieze Foster, Lower Extremity Review January 2010 fMRI confirms proprioceptive effects. Functional
… READ MOREResults from a population-based survey. Background There is a perception that the impacts of arthritis are greatest among older adults. However, the effect of age on health-related outcomes in individuals with arthritis has not been
… READ MOREAlthough footwear may in fact play a role in the development of knee osteoarthritis and its clinical management, those relationships are turning out to be much more complicated than once thought. Want a helping hand? Try wearing
… READ MOREAmong patients with osteoarthritis of the knee, women experienced greater sensitivity to various pain modalities – such as lower tolerance to heat, cold, and pressure – and greater widespread pain than men. The findings
… READ MOREFindings related to muscle activity during gait and progression to TKA may explain why interventions to improve joint stability can impact symptoms but not knee adduction moment (KAM). By Cheryl Hubley-Kozey PhD, and Gillian Hatfield
… READ MOREOsteoarthritic knee braces have been developed to lessen loads in the degenerative compartment while subsequently reducing knee pain in patients with uni-compartmental arthritis. Evoke™ knee brace highlights. OssKin The present
… READ MOREThe small inconsequential benefit seen from interventions that include arthroscopy for the degenerative knee is limited in time and absent at one to two years after surgery. Knee arthroscopy is associated with harms. Taken together,
… READ MORENew research presented in June at the 2015 ISPO Congress underscored the potential long-term benefits of valgus knee bracing for relief of medial knee osteoarthritis (OA) symptoms when patient compliance is high, while other ISPO
… READ MOREOffloading strategies for knee osteoarthritis. Brace therapy plays an important role in conservative treatment of knee OA. Several types of braces are commercially available from multiple manufacturers; however, “unloading” braces
… READ MOREYoga is becoming increasingly popular with students looking to improve strength, flexibility, balance, and well being. But those who do too much, too soon are at risk for injury. The Truth Behind Yoga, Daniel Grove’s Blog
… READ MORERheumatologists care for patients with assistive devices such as knee braces or foot orthotics. Although not involved in fitting patients with the appliances, rheumatologists still need to know how to manage these patients and
… READ MOREUpdated guidelines and new appropriate use criteria for nonoperative management of knee osteoarthritis aim to focus more directly on typical knee OA patients, who often have comorbidities that can complicate care and are not well
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