Osteoarthritis
Physiotherapy postcode lottery scandal revealed in UK research
The amount of physiotherapy available after hip and knee replacement surgery varies wildly depending on where in England or Wales a person lives, says research in Physiotherapy. Continue reading
Laser acupuncture may reduce osteoarthritis knee pain
Knee pain associated with osteoarthritis may be reduced by laser acupuncture in the short-term, highlights new research in Evidence Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine. Continue reading
Pain and function of hand osteoarthritis improved by prednisolone scientists discover
A low dose of prednisolone may substantially improve pain and decrease signs of inflammation in people with hand osteoarthritis experts report at an annual rheumatology meeting. Continue reading
Rheumatoid arthritis drug methotrexate reduces joint damage progression in hand osteoarthritis
Methotrexate appears to lower the progression of joint damage of erosive hand osteoarthritis and may even facilitate bone remodelling according to a small study presented at an international conference. Continue reading
Opioids offer minor pain relief but do not benefit quality of life says large review
Opioid painkillers do not seem to improve quality of life or levels of depression in people with osteoarthritis according to new research. Continue reading
