Osteoarthritis
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
Common musculoskeletal diseases associated with mental health
Musculoskeletal diseases are associated with mental disorders and subjective mental health in older adults, reveals research in a leading academic journal. Continue reading
Surgery may not improve symptoms of mild to moderate knee osteoarthritis
Current evidence does not support – or oppose – the use of surgery in mild to moderate knee osteoarthritis, according to a Cochrane review of the data. Continue reading
Diabetes drug metformin may reduce risk of knee osteoarthritis progression
Metformin has been linked to a reduced rate of cartilage loss that may, in turn, reduce the risk for total knee replacement in people with osteoarthritis who are obese, says a study in Arthritis Research & Therapy. Continue reading
Painkiller tramadol fares badly in new evidence review
Tramadol is an opioid painkiller that can be prescribed to people with osteoarthritis. Due to the way tramadol works it has been believed to have fewer adverse effects (such as gastrointestinal bleeding and kidney problems) than NSAIDS, an alternative form of pain relief. Continue reading
