Tag: Arthritis: Osteo
BMI Tied to Pain in Patients With Hand Osteoarthritis
Higher body mass index linked to greater severity of pain in hands, feet, knees/hips
Duloxetine Does Not Alleviate Pain in Chronic Osteoarthritis
No differences seen in WOMAC pain at three or 12 months with duloxetine added to usual care, or in subgroup with symptoms of centralized pain
Hyaluronic Acid Injection Use Increased for Knee Osteoarthritis in Seniors
Significant increase in utilization and associated costs seen among physicians' assistants and nurse practitioners
PRP Injections Do Not Ease Pain in Knee Osteoarthritis
No difference seen in change in median tibial cartilage volume at 12 months for platelet-rich plasma versus saline placebo injections
Telehealth Programs Benefit Obese Adults With Knee OA
Education and exercise program, with and without dietary intervention, better than education only for knee osteoarthritis
Physical Activity Not Tied to Development of Knee Osteoarthritis
No association found for measurement of physiological energy expenditure or time spent in recreational physical activity with risk for knee OA
Nonsurgical Knee Arthritis Care Varies Geographically
Greater use of nonsurgical care associated with lower rates of total knee arthroplasty
Osteoarthritis May Be Linked to Increased Risk for Subsequent Parkinson Disease
Highest increased risk for developing Parkinson disease seen among those with knee or hip osteoarthritis
Digitally Delivered Exercises Benefit Knee Osteoarthritis
Decreased pain and improved function seen at six weeks versus self-management
Estimated Opioid-Related Costs $14 Billion for Symptomatic Knee OA
Almost half of costs were for lost productivity, criminal justice expenses, cost associated with diversion activities
