The Impact of Obesity on Knee Osteoarthritis Symptoms and Surgical Outcomes
Weight loss is associated with reduced pain, improved function, and better quality of life in patients with knee OA who are overweight or obese.
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis, NSAID Allergy Are Risk Factors for Opioid Use Disorder
Researchers assessed whether patients with osteoarthritis and NSAID allergies have higher odds of developing opioid use disorder, and identified next steps to be considered for this patient population.
Curcuma longa Extract Improves Knee Pain in Osteoarthritis
For patients with knee osteoarthritis, Curcuma longa extract is more effective than placebo for knee pain but does not improve knee effusion-synovitis.
Do Opioids Have a Role in the Management of Knee and Hip Osteoarthritis?
Researchers assessed pain relief and functional improvement in patients receiving opioids for knee or hip osteoarthritis.
Contextual Effect Enhances Management of Knee Osteoarthritis
Researchers aimed to clarify the role of contextual effect in widely used nonpharmacologic, nonsurgical treatments for knee osteoarthritis by conducting a literature review of knee osteoarthritis trials.
Does Osteoarthritis Increase the Risk for Social Isolation?
Investigators sought to determine whether social isolation might be associated with osteoarthritis in older adults. We review their findings.
Updated Guideline for the Management of Osteoarthritis Released
In addition to a panel of experts, for the first time, the guideline was developed with the help of patients, emphasizing the importance of shared decision-making.
NSAIDs Contribute to Increased CVD Risk in Osteoarthritis
Considerable proportion of increased CHF, IHD, and stroke risk mediated by NSAID use.
Adults With Cerebral Palsy at Higher Risk for Osteoporosis
UK study also shows association between CP and osteoarthritis when adjusting for other factors.
Minimal Clinically Important Improvement: A Novel Approach to Osteoarthritis Assessment
MCII, the smallest measured change representing a patient’s perception of important symptom improvement, may improve clinical comprehension in patients with osteoarthritis, while expressing more clinically relevant data for physicians.
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