Osteoarthritis
Saturated fatty acids weaken cartilage in joints, experts discover
Saturated fatty acids are a prime suspect in the onset of osteoarthritis after scientists found it changed the composition of cartilage, particularly in the hip and knee, they explain in Scientific Reports. Continue reading
Some NHS hospitals are misusing pain scoring tools to restrict joint surgery access
People in England may be missing out on hip and knee surgery because of the way pain scoring tools are being used.
Data from the UK Orthopaedics Industry Group suggests that at least 10% of clinical commissioning groups (CCGs) across England are using unproven scoring tools to restrict access to orthopaedic surgery. Continue reading
Enzyme discovery could lead to new osteoarthritis treatments
Enzymes appear to play a key role in joint destruction, a finding that could lead to new treatments, says research in Arthritis & Rheumatology. Continue reading
Opting into exercise improves knee osteoarthritis
Choice is key when it comes to improving osteoarthritis symptoms through exercise, highlights a new study in Clinical Rheumatology. Continue reading
Prolotherapy may reduce symptoms of knee osteoarthritis
People with osteoarthritis of the knee could benefit from being given injections containing a sugar solution, says a review of the evidence published in British Medical Bulletin. Continue reading
