Knee crepitus at 1 year post-ACLR was linked to full-thickness patellofemoral cartilage defects but not a greater risk for worsening OA features over 5 years.

“Osteoarthritis refers to the wearing down of a joint that happens over time,” explains Dr. Darren de SA*, an orthopedic ...

Baseline chondrocalcinosis was identified as an independent predictor of incident knee osteoarthritis after adjusting for age ...

In a review of more than 200 clinical trials, scientists have identified which exercise offers the most benefits in relieving ...

Physician referrals to physical therapy remain infrequent in knee osteoarthritis, with 16.5% of patients receiving a referral ...

Patients with knee osteoarthritis who received personalized gait and foot angle retraining demonstrated pain relief, reduced ...

There is no cure yet for OA of the knee. Short-term measures such as oral pain medications, physical therapy or steroid injections into the knee can provide short-term relief. There are only a handful ...

"With moderate certainty quality evidence, aerobic exercise might be the best exercise modality for improvements in pain, ...

Defining the role of joint replacement in modern orthopedic care.

An unmet need in the treatment of knee OA exists between conservative care and invasive surgery, Kim explained. And while low-dose radiation therapy is a non-invasive and non-inflammatory option, the ...

Placebo-controlled clinical trial shows that non-invasive radiation therapy provides a conservative option compared to ...

In a clinical trial, six sessions of low-dose radiation significantly eased knee osteoarthritis pain and improved function for months afterwards, hinting at a safe, drug-free alternative for millions ...