Arthritis & Rheumatism
When is it time for a knee replacement?
Knee replacement surgery is one of the most common procedures in the United States, with more than 790,000 performed each year.
Mar 21, 2022
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Arthritis & Rheumatism
Updated guideline introduces new recommendations for use of medications around total hip and knee replacement
The American College of Rheumatology (ACR) and the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons (AAHKS) released a summary of their updated guideline for the Perioperative Management of Antirheumatic Medication in Patients ...
Feb 28, 2022
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Medications
Rehab or steroid shots: What's best for arthritic knees?
(HealthDay)—Physical therapy for knee arthritis tends to cost patients more out-of-pocket and involves a lot more hassle than a quick steroid shot to soothe an aching joint.
Jan 28, 2022
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Arthritis & Rheumatism
Young adults with old knees: Preventing arthritis after ACL knee injuries
Australians have the highest rates of ACL (anterior cruciate ligament) knee injuries worldwide, and young Australians are most at risk, with a 74 percent increase in knee surgery in people under 25 since 2000. Half the people ...
Jan 24, 2022
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Can antidepressant medication alleviate pain in patients with osteoarthritis?
A clinical trial published in Arthritis & Rheumatology recently examined whether duloxetine, a medication that is prescribed to treat depression and may also reduce chronic pain, can benefit patients with hip or knee osteoarthritis.
Jan 06, 2022
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Arthritis & Rheumatism
Are cortisone injections good or bad for arthritic knees?
(HealthDay)—Cortisone injections have gotten a bad rap in recent years as a treatment for arthritis pain, because steroids are known to damage cartilage and could potentially cause the joint to further deteriorate.
Dec 21, 2021
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Medications
Beta-blocker heart meds might lower arthritis risk
(HealthDay)—Commonly used beta blocker heart medicine may also reduce the risk of knee and hip osteoarthritis and pain, a new study suggests.
May 18, 2021
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Arthritis & Rheumatism
Improved MRI scans could aid in development of arthritis treatments
An algorithm that analyzes MRI images and automatically detects small changes in knee joints over time could be used in the development of new treatments for arthritis.
Jun 09, 2020
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Surgery
For knee injuries, surgery may not be the best option
Knee reconstructions may lead to more problems later in life than non-surgical rehabilitation, researchers have found.
May 21, 2020
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Arthritis & Rheumatism
Study examines care for knee osteoarthritis in the United States
A new study published in Arthritis Care & Research provides an overview of U.S. physicians' recommendations for physical therapy, lifestyle counseling, pain medications for treating knee osteoarthritis.
Oct 09, 2019
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