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.
Osteoarthritis
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.
Hormone Therapy Linked to Reduced Symptomatic Knee OA in Postmenopausal Women
Hormone therapy in postmenopausal women may be protective against knee OA.
Several Factors Tied to Early Readmission After Hip Fracture Surgery
Parkinson’s, osteoarthritis, rheumatic disease, heavy alcoholism linked to increased risk for readmission.
BMI May Mediate Inverse Link Between Fiber Intake, Knee Osteoarthritis
But link between fiber intake and knee osteoarthritis was significant in only 1of 2 studies.
Joint Mobilization Plus Exercise Beneficial for Knee Osteoarthritis
At 24 weeks, improvements seen in pain, function for osteoarthritis patients who did patellar mobilization.
EULAR Releases 2018 Recommendations for the Management of Hand Osteoarthritis
EULAR has released updated guidelines for the management of hand osteoarthritis.
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