Osteoarthritis
Knee surgery satisfaction hinges on support, depression and optimism
Success of knee surgery is impacted by depression, levels of support, coping mechanisms and optimism.
Continue readingLong-term breastfeeding associated with joint pain
Breastfeeding for over two years is associated with increased joint pain and arthritis, a team reports in BMC Medical. The large study of nearly 3,500 women aged over 50 years old from Korea looked at the association of prior breastfeeding duration with current joint pain and knee osteoarthritis.
Continue readingTurmeric extract eases knee pain in trial
An extract made from turmeric recently performed better than a sham pill for the treatment of osteoarthritis-related knee pain, experts from Australia report.
Continue readingAcupuncture reduces pain of some types of arthritis says latest research
The use of acupuncture may provide relief for knee osteoarthritis, lower back pain and fibromyalgia, says a review of the evidence in Current Rheumatology Reports.
Continue readingIt is uplifting to realise that although I might not be able to do everything that I used to, I can still lead a happy, fulfilling life, says Mort Smith
I have painful osteoarthritis in both knees and was scheduled to have a knee replacement operation in May 2020, which was postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic; I was left to deal with my symptoms alone.
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