Osteoarthritis
Blood test developed that finds knee osteoarthritis
A new blood test can find knee osteoarthritis up to eight years before it appears on X-ray. It is believed that this early detection will lead to therapies to slow progression and restore joint health. Continue reading
Curcumin supplements shorten medication usage in arthritis: results of data analysis
Osteoarthritis is a common degenerative joint disease that is notoriously difficult to treat.
Medications for pain can also help with inflammation, braces are an option and joint surgery a final resort.
Some foods, however, are believed to help alleviate symptoms, one of which is curcumin. Continue reading
Video-assisted hand therapy equal to in-person sessions after thumb arthritis surgery
Hand therapy is often recommended after surgery for arthritis. But for many of us, travelling to clinics is difficult in terms of logistics and finances.
New research in the Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery suggests videos of exercises can be as helpful as in-person sessions. Continue reading
Early-onset osteoarthritis cases have almost doubled since 1990
Early-onset osteoarthritis – defined as occurring in people aged 30–54 years old – nearly doubled between 1990 and 2019 says new data. Why? Because of the rise in overweight and obesity, the team behind the findings suggests. Continue reading
Target calcium crystal deposits to relieve osteoarthritis knee pain
Calcium crystal deposits in the knee contribute to joint damage and could represent a successful area of treatment, says new research in Arthritis & Rheumatology. Continue reading