ALLMedicine™ Osteoarthritis Center

Mar 28th, 2023 - The identification of genomic loci that are associated with osteoarthritis (OA) has provided a starting point for understanding how genetic variation activates catabolic processes in the joint. However, genetic variants can only alter gene express...

Mar 28th, 2023 - Globally, the rate of opioid prescription is high for chronic musculoskeletal conditions despite guidelines recommending against their use as their adverse effects outweigh their modest benefit. Deprescribing opioids is a complex process that can ...

Mar 27th, 2023 - First-Ray (FR) stability allows for foot propulsion in-stance, taking 60% weight. First-ray instability (FRI) is associated with middle column overload, synovitis, deformity and osteoarthritis. Clinical detection can still be challenging. We propo...

Mar 27th, 2023 - While stiffness of the lumbosacral spine is a known predictor of instability following total hip arthroplasty (THA), little is known about the medical and surgical related outcomes following THA in patients who have prior isolated sacroiliac (SI) ...

Mar 27th, 2023 - Open-wedge high tibial osteotomy (OWHTO) is commonly performed for the treatment of medial compartment knee osteoarthritis (KOA), and is classified into proximal tibial tubercle osteotomy (PTO) and distal tibial tubercle osteotomy (DTO). The PTO o...

Nov 28th, 2022 - Osteonecrosis is defined as bone death due to inadequate vascular supply. It is sometimes also called "avascular necrosis" and "aseptic necrosis" when involving epiphysis, or "bone infarct" when involving metadiaphysis. Common sites include femora...

Feb 28th, 2022 - Willow bark has been used for centuries as a treatment for pain, headache, and inflammatory conditions such as bursitis and tendinitis. The bark of white willow contains salicin, the chemical that was used to develop aspirin. Despite its long hist...

Jul 7th, 2021 - S.J., a 68-year-old Black man, comes to your office to establish care after recently moving to the area. S.J. has a history of allergic rhinitis, osteoarthritis, and gastroesophageal reflux disease. Additionally, he has a 39-pack-year history of s...

Jan 8th, 2020 - To develop an evidence-based guideline for the comprehensive management of osteoarthritis (OA) as a collaboration between the American College of Rheumatology (ACR) and the Arthritis Foundation, updating the 2012 ACR recommendations for the manage...

Aug 23rd, 2019 - The prevalence of osteoarthritis (OA) increases not only because of longer life expectancy but also because of the modern lifestyle, in particular physical inactivity and diets low in fiber and rich in sugar and saturated fats, which promote chron...

Mar 23rd, 2023 - All patients who are evaluated by one of three Shoulder/Elbow Fellowship-trained surgeons at Washington University Department of Orthopedic Surgery and who meet the inclusion criteria will be offered enrollment in the study. Following consent the ...

Mar 23rd, 2023 - The purpose of this study is to determine whether Gel-One demonstrates a superior effectiveness in osteoarthritis (OA) knee pain compared with phosphate buffered saline (PBS) injections.

Mar 23rd, 2023 - The primary objective of this trial is to assess the efficacy of an intervention with heated mittens in patients with hand osteoarthritis (HOA). The joints of the hands are some of the most commonly joints affected by osteoarthritis, together with...

Mar 22nd, 2023 - Osteoarthritis (OA) and inflammatory conditions of the tendons and joints of the upper extremity are common yet disabling diseases. These pathologic processes are progressive and painful leading to significant impairments in quality of life. Diagn...

Mar 21st, 2023 - This study will be a randomized controlled trial to compare outcomes between intra-articular injection of Micro Fragmented Adipose Tissue and intra-articular injection of corticosteroid in patients with mild to moderate osteoarthritis of the knee....

Mar 24th, 2023 - DENVER – The relationship between nighttime knee pain from osteoarthritis and sleep disturbances is more complex than a simple association, according to new research presented at the Osteoarthritis Research Society International 2023 World Congres.

Mar 21st, 2023 - DENVER – People with lower expectations of how they would be able to use their knees during work activities after a total knee arthroplasty were more dissatisfied with their knee abilities 6 months after their surgery, according to a study present.

Mar 20th, 2023 - DENVER – Initiating exercise therapy early on in people who develop symptoms of knee osteoarthritis – even within their first year of pain or reduced function – is associated with modestly lower pain scores and modestly better function than in tho.

Mar 20th, 2023 - Physicians accepting payments from drug and device companies administered significantly more hyaluronic acid (HA) injections to Medicare beneficiaries for knee osteoarthritis, researchers found. Those receiving more than $100 in cash or other form...

Mar 20th, 2023 - Metformin may help cut the risk of osteoarthritis (OA) in those with type 2 diabetes, researchers reported. In a retrospective cohort study of nearly 21,000 adults with diabetes, those who were taking metformin saw a 24% lower risk for developing ...