Tag: Arthritis: Osteo
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
High-Intensity Strength Training No Added Benefit for Knee Osteoarthritis
Findings compared with low-intensity strength training or control condition
High Tibial Osteotomy May Delay, Prevent Need for TKR
For patients undergoing high tibial osteotomy, cumulative incidence of total knee replacement 5 and 21 percent at five and 10 years, respectively
