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Two new studies offer insight into what might -- or might not -- help treat knee osteoarthritis. Both studies were presented this week at the annual meeting of the American College of Rheumatology

ACR: Steroids Little Help, Ozone Injections Promising for Knee OA

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Two studies test out old and new treatments for knee osteoarthritis
For patients with knee osteoarthritis

ACR: Chondroitin Sulfate Cuts Cartilage Volume Loss in Knee OA

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Chondroitin sulfate and celecoxib are equally effective at reducing knee osteoarthritis symptoms
A progressive resistance strength training program can improve some aspects of hand osteoarthritis

ACR: Resistance Training Program Beneficial in Hand Osteoarthritis

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Progressive resistance strength training program effective for pain, function, treatment satisfaction
Total knee replacement usually results in greater pain relief and better joint function after a year than nonsurgical arthritis treatment

Pain Relief, Function Up Post Knee Replacement in Arthritis

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But risks make physical therapy a viable option, researchers say
Tai chi has a favorable effect on physical performance in four chronic conditions

Tai Chi Aids Physical Performance in Chronic Conditions

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Improvement or tendency toward improvement in heart failure, osteoarthritis, cancer, COPD
A decision-support tool would help with decision making for total joint arthroplasty for patients with osteoarthritis

Support Tool Could Aid Decision on Total Joint Arthroplasty

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Surgeons agree pain, quality of life are key to assessing appropriateness of TJA for osteoarthritis
Physical activity counters the negative effect that fatigue can have on positive mood among adults with arthritis

Exercise Counters Fatigue-Related Mood Decline in Arthritis

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Physical activity benefits mood in both osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis patients
For obese individuals

Home-Based Device Beneficial for Obese Patients With Knee OA

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Biomechanical device tied to improvement in all gait parameters at three, 12 months
Not all placebos are equally effective for knee osteoarthritis and some can trigger clinically relevant responses

Not All Placebos Are Equal in Knee Osteoarthritis

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Differential placebo effects can alter estimates of the relative efficacies of active treatments
The quality of osteoarthritis care is inadequate for all treatment domains

Osteoarthritis Care Not Lining Up With Recommendations

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Meta-analysis of quality indicator pass rates shows suboptimal care for all treatment domains