Having an X-ray to diagnose knee arthritis might make you more likely to consider potentially unnecessary surgery
Osteoarthritis is a leading cause of chronic pain and disability, affecting more than 2 million Australians.
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Musculoskeletal Diseases: News and Research on Osteoarthritis, Knee
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Can exercise ease knee pain? Here's what the research shows
Movement is medicine, or so they tell people with knee osteoarthritis—but are they right?
Jan 9, 2025
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Genicular artery embolization effective, safe for knee osteoarthritis
Genicular artery embolization (GEA) is effective and safe for reducing osteoarthritis (OA) symptoms among patients with knee OA that is refractory to conservative therapy, according to a study presented at the annual meeting ...
Dec 6, 2024
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New study reveals machine learning outperforms surgeons in predicting knee replacement outcomes
Unicompartmental (partial) knee replacement (UKR) is a common procedure designed to relieve pain in patients with knee osteoarthritis. However, some patients experience poor outcomes, and it can be challenging for surgeons ...
Dec 5, 2024
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Does altered gait following anterior cruciate ligament surgery contribute to additional knee problems?
For people with an injured anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in the knee, surgical ACL reconstruction (ACLR) is an effective treatment for restoring joint stability. However, many treated patients still develop additional ...
Dec 4, 2024
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Ultra-processed foods could increase knee osteoarthritis risk
A diet high in ultra-processed foods is associated with higher amounts of fat stored inside thigh muscles, regardless of the amount of calories consumed or level of physical activity, according to a study presented at the ...
Dec 4, 2024
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Minimally invasive procedure relieves knee arthritis
A minimally invasive procedure provides significant relief from knee pain and may prevent the need for knee replacement surgery in people with osteoarthritis, according to a study being presented this week at the annual meeting ...
Dec 3, 2024
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Colchicine no benefit for painful knee osteoarthritis
Colchicine fails to improve knee pain, function, or size of synovial effusions with painful knee osteoarthritis (OA), according to a study presented at the annual meeting of the American College of Rheumatology, held from ...
Nov 19, 2024
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Knee problems tend to flare up as you age—an orthopedic specialist explains available treatment options
Knee injuries are common in athletes, accounting for 41% of all athletic injuries. But knee injuries aren't limited to competitive athletes. In our everyday lives, an accident or a quick movement in the wrong direction can ...
Nov 18, 2024
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Preserving native alignment for surgical outcomes in patients undergoing knee replacement surgery
When performing knee replacement surgery, also called total knee arthroplasty, doctors traditionally try to align the hip, knee, and ankle in a straight line, forming a neutral alignment, rather than replicating the patient's ...
Nov 4, 2024
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