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Optimization of modifiable factors may prevent persistently poor knee confidence
By addressing modifiable factors, clinicians may prevent a long-term course of persistently poor knee confidence in patients with or at elevated risk for knee osteoarthritis...
1 month ago - Healio - 5 articles
Only higher-dose tramadol outperforms placebo for improved pain, function in knee, hip OA
A daily 300 mg dose of tramadol - but not 100 or 200 mg doses - surpassed placebo in improving pain and function related to hip or knee osteoarthritis, but was linked to...
1 month ago - Healio
Genicular artery embolization ‘highly effective' in reducing knee OA pain
Genicular artery embolization is safe and “highly effective” in reducing symptoms of moderate to severe knee osteoarthritis in patients who have been unresponsive to other...
2 monthes ago - Healio
Personalized 3D printed knee implant could help thousands of arthritis sufferers
Pioneering 'printed metal' procedure to create bespoke treatment for early knee osteoarthritis set to be trialed in the UK following MHRA approval.
2 monthes ago - ScienceDaily
New treatment that uses 3D printed implants could bring relief to knee osteoarthritis sufferers
Pioneering 'printed metal' procedure to create bespoke treatment for early knee osteoarthritis set to be trialled in the UK following MHRA approval.
2 monthes ago - News Medical
Intrarater Reliability and Agreement of Recommended Performance-Based Tests and Common Muscle Function Tests in Knee Osteoarthritis
Background and Purpose: Some uncertainty persists regarding the reproducibility of the recommended core set of performance-based tests, as well as common muscle function tests...
2 monthes ago - LWW - 3 articles
PRP point-of-care devices prove effective for isolating stem cells from synovial fluid
NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Stem cells can successfully be isolated from synovial fluid in knees with acute ACL tears or osteoarthritis at the point of care using devices designed for...
2 monthes ago - Healio
Few older patients with knee OA receive conservative care prior to knee replacement
Just 23% of Medicare beneficiaries with osteoarthritis who eventually underwent knee replacement ever had a physical therapy visit, according to data published in Arthritis &...
2 monthes ago - Healio
Opioid users exhibit worse baseline knee osteoarthritis, faster degenerative progression
Patients with knee osteoarthritis who use opioids showed worse baseline structural degeneration and faster progression and had greater quality of life loss compared with...
2 monthes ago - Healio
5 Effective Ways to Make Lunges Easier on Your Knees
Strength training matters if you're trying to age gracefully, stay functional, and prevent frailty. Plus, working your muscles against resistance improves your ability to run...
2 monthes ago - Cathe Friedrich
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Optimization of modifiable factors may prevent persistently poor knee confidence
By addressing modifiable factors, clinicians may prevent a long-term course of persistently poor knee confidence in patients with or at elevated risk for knee osteoarthritis...