Osteoarthritis
Injection of synthetic chilli pepper extract – trans-capsaicin – reduces arthritis knee pain
A single injection of trans-capsaicin, a synthetic treatment based on the extract that gives chilli peppers their spicy taste, was found to lower osteoarthritis knee pain and have a good safety profile in a study reported in Arthritis and Rheumatology. Continue reading
Stem cell treatment may improve quality of life in osteoarthritis
Stem cells collected from the patient’s own bone marrow seems to improve pain levels and quality of life says an exciting small trial in Stem Cells Translational Medicine. Continue reading
Tramadol may be linked to higher death rates in older people with osteoarthritis
An initial prescription of tramadol for osteoarthritis in people aged 50 years and older is associated with increased risk of death within a year compared to some other pain relief options, says a large new study in JAMA. More research is needed to find out if the association is causal. Continue reading
Knee pain is not linked to daily walking levels in people with osteoarthritis
People with knee osteoarthritis are often afraid of their pain and start walking less as a consequence, but this could be set to change. Continue reading
Exercise helps prevent cartilage damage caused by arthritis
The degradation of cartilage caused by osteoarthritis is prevented by exercise, researchers from Queen Mary University of London report. Continue reading
