X-rays Miss Many Cases of Hip Osteoarthritis
It’s a good thing orthopaedists don’t rely solely on X-rays to diagnose hip osteoarthritis (OA), because an analysis of data …
TKA Decisions Must Align with Patient Preferences and Values
It’s a generally accepted “fact” that total knee arthroplasty (TKA) ranks among the most significant modern medical advancements. But the …
Knee Arthroscopy for Pain: Do Harms Overshadow Benefits?
Surgeons in the US perform more than 700,000 knee arthroscopies annually, but a recent BMJ systematic review/meta-analysis suggests that the …
NSAIDs and Acetaminophen Barely Effective for OA, Back Pain
Many orthopaedists and primary care clinicians recommend acetaminophen or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) as a first-line approach for patients with …
Message to Postmenopausal Women with Mild Knee OA: Jump!
A randomized study of 80 postmenopausal women with mild knee osteoarthritis found that those assigned to a supervised progressive-impact exercise …
Glucosamine Revisited, Again
Our OrthoBuzz report of the “near-death” of glucosamine/chondroitin may have been premature, according to a recent study published online in …
“Fat Hormone” Associated with Cartilage Thinning
In a recent Annals of Rheumatic Diseases study, Australian researchers reported that levels of circulating leptin—a hormone that influences …
Meniscal Surgery Linked to Increased Risk of “Radiographic” Osteoarthritis
Researchers at the recent annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America presented data showing that knees undergoing surgery …
Another Nail in the Glucosamine/Chondroitin Coffin
Add findings from a recent study in Arthritis & Rheumatology to the growing body of evidence indicating that glucosamine …