Osteoarthritis
New study questions effectiveness of invasive procedures for chronic pain
There is “little evidence” that invasive surgery is more effective than sham or placebo procedures in reducing chronic pain says an extensive review of the evidence published in Pain Medicine. Continue reading
Yoga does help knee pain in rheumatoid arthritis says data analysis
Regular yoga seems to reduce knee arthritic symptoms and promote physical function in people with rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis, a team reports in Medicine (Baltimore). Continue reading
Mud, mud, glorious mud (for knee osteoarthritis)
Mud-pack therapy, balneotherapy, mud-bath therapy and spa therapy seem to reduce pain, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug consumption and functional limitation for people with knee osteoarthritis, and improve their quality of life. Continue reading
Tiny magnetic particles could be used to manage chronic pain
A gel-like material containing tiny magnetic particles may one day be used to manage chronic pain from disease or injury, bioengineers report in Advanced Materials. The study demonstrates the promising use of biomechanical forces that push and pull on cells to treat disease. Continue reading
Lower rate of repeat surgery when hip implants use cross-linked polyethylene
The verdict is in: hip implants with components made of cross-linked polyethylene (XLPE) substantially lower the risk of revision surgery after total hip replacement, reports research in The Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery. Continue reading
