Impact of Mobility Limitations Due to Osteoarthritis on Mental Health
Rheumataology Advisor » Osteoarthritis
by Emily Estrada
6d ago
Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common form of arthritis, primarily affecting the hips, knees, hands, and spine. The disease most often presents in adults aged at least 40 years, and prevalence generally increases with age. Osteoarthritis is 1 of the preeminent causes of long-term disability and chronic pain in adults.1,2 The 2021 Global Burden of Disease Study involved the compilation and analysis of health data from 204 countries and territories around the world, from 1990 to 2020. According to this study, around 595 million individuals worldwide lived with OA in 2020, equating to roughly 7 ..read more
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US Adults With Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease More Likely to Have Osteoarthritis
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by Emily Estrada
1w ago
Patients in the United States with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) were more likely to have osteoarthritis (OA), according to study results published in Arthritis Research & Therapy. Researchers explored the relationship between NAFLD and OA among adults in the United States. They conducted a cross‑sectional study, with data taken from the 2017 to 2018 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey cycle. The diagnosis of NAFLD was confirmed by vibration-controlled transient elastography, while the presence of OA was self-reported by patients. The study included 2622 participant ..read more
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GNRFA Comparable to Intraarticular Injection in Severe Osteoarthritic Knee Pain
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by melissaalvarez
2w ago
Genicular nerve radiofrequency ablation (GNRFA) for severe pain from knee osteoarthritis is as safe as intraarticular injection, according to results of a large retrospective cohort study published in Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine. However, rare adverse events such as venous thromboembolism (VTE) and septic arthritis may occur. Genicular nerve radiofrequency ablation, an emerging treatment for severe pain from knee osteoarthritis, has been shown to be safe and effective at enhancing function and reducing pain for 6 months or more. In rare cases, the procedure has been associated with s ..read more
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Higher Dietary Inflammatory Index Scores Linked to Increased Pain in Knee OA
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by Emily Estrada
2w ago
In patients with knee osteoarthritis (OA), a higher dietary inflammatory index (DII®) score — reflective of a more proinflammatory diet — may be associated with increased pain and a higher risk for severe pain trajectory over a period of 10 years, according to study results published in Arthritis Care & Research. Implementing an anti-inflammatory diet may offer significant pain reduction benefits for older adults. Knee OA affects approximately 23% of individuals over the age of 40 worldwide, leading to pain and a diminished quality of life. Inflammation plays a crucial role in knee OA, and ..read more
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No Association Found Between Serum Fatty Acids and Incident Knee Osteoarthritis
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by Emily Estrada
3w ago
Serum levels of eicosapentanoic acid (EPA) and other specific n-3 or n-6 fatty acids (FAs) were not associated with the risk for incident knee osteoarthritis (OA) or other OA outcomes, according to study results published in Arthritis Care & Research. The n-6 and n-3 polyunsaturated FAs (PUFAs) are essential for the synthesis of eicosanoids, as they signal molecules that influence inflammation. In the context of OA, the anti-inflammatory effects of n-3 PUFAs, such as EPA and docosahexanoic acid (DHA), are notable. Investigators conducted a nested case-control study to assess the impact of ..read more
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American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Release Updated Guidelines for the Treatment of Hip Osteoarthritis
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by Emily Estrada
3w ago
The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) recently released updated guidelines for the management of hip osteoarthritis (OA). The full report has been published on the organization’s official website.1 The updated guidelines are a revision of the 2017 edition, introducing modifications to 14 of the 23 evidence-based recommendations for the nonoperative treatment of hip OA in adults. These revisions yielded 3 strong recommendations, 5 moderate recommendations, and the remaining were of limited nature. 2 The guidelines covered various recommendations supported by substantial evidence ..read more
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Impact of Depression on Physical Function May Wane Over Time in Patients With Osteoarthritis
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by Emily Estrada
1M ago
The negative impact of depression on physical function may diminish as knee osteoarthritis (OA) progresses, according to study results published in Arthritis Care & Research. While previous studies have assessed the negative impact of knee OA on physical function, they have not explored how changes in depressive symptoms can affect function over time. It is crucial to understand the long-term outcomes associated with this comorbidity to provide better care for patients with knee OA. Therefore, researchers used data from the prospective, observational Osteoarthritis Initiative (OAI) cohort ..read more
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Racial Inequalities Present in Knee Arthroplasty Rates Within US Military Health System
Rheumataology Advisor » Osteoarthritis
by Emily Estrada
1M ago
Compared with White patients, Black, Asian and Pacific Islander, and Latinx patients with knee osteoarthritis (OA) receiving care from the United States (US) Military Health System were significantly less likely to receive knee arthroplasty, according to study findings published in Arthritis Care & Research. Knee arthroplasty inequalities have been reported in the US Veterans Administration, Medicaid, and Medicare systems. Therefore, investigators assessed inequalities in the receipt of knee arthroplasty within 3 years of OA diagnosis among patients receiving care within the US Military He ..read more
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Collagen Derivatives are Safe and Effective for Treating Osteoarthritis
Rheumataology Advisor » Osteoarthritis
by Emily Estrada
1M ago
Collagen derivatives are safe and effective for the treatment of osteoarthritis (OA), according to study results published in Osteoarthritis and Cartilage. Previous systematic reviews have reported positive results on the use of collagen derivatives for the treatment of OA, but most reviews included fewer than 10 trials. Due to the increasing number of clinical trials published recently, researchers conducted an updated meta-analysis to investigate the efficacy and safety of collagen derivates for OA treatment. The primary study outcome was pain and the secondary outcome was functional improve ..read more
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Greater Improvement in Knee Osteoarthritis Outcomes With TKA vs Education Plus Exercise
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by Emily Estrada
1M ago
Compared with an education and exercise (Edu+Ex) program, total knee arthroplasty (TKA) was linked to greater improvements in pain, function, and quality of life after 12 months among patients with knee osteoarthritis (OA), according to study findings published in Arthritis Care & Research. Previous studies have suggested that patients who are eligible for TKA may experience a reduced need for surgery after receiving nonsurgical treatments. Therefore, investigators compared the effects of an Edu+Ex program vs TKA on pain, function, and quality of life outcomes in patients with knee OA at 3 ..read more
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