Iona Walton
Exercise is the best intervention for knee osteoarthritis says review of the evidence
Physical activity comes up trumps in a new analysis of non-drug and non-surgical interventions for knee arthritis published in an academic journal. Continue reading
One intra-articular hyaluronic acid injection may work as well as multiple injections
Single injections of intra-articular hyaluronic acid seem to work as well as multiple injections in terms of pain relief in the treatment of knee osteoarthritis, experts report in Current Therapeutic Research, Clinical and Experimental. Continue reading
Specific nutrients affect bone mineral density – new findings
Bone health in older women is negatively impacted by high intake of vitamin E, α-tocopherol and omega 6 fatty acids, according to a study in Nutrients. Continue reading
Vitamin D in food and supplements lead to less progression of knee joint abnormalities
Supplementation with vitamin D over four years has been associated with lower levels of advancement of knee osteoarthritis in a large study in Arthritis Care & Research. Continue reading
Invasive radiofrequency treatment reduces knee pain says evidence review
Radiofrequency treatment significantly reduces the knee pain but rarely improves the knee joint function, a team reports in BioMed Research International. Continue reading
