Losing Weight Tied to Better Knee Osteoarthritis Outcomes
MONDAY, Sept. 12, 2022 (HealthDay News) — A decrease in body mass index (BMI) is independently associated with lower odds of onset and progression of the structural defects of knee osteoarthritis, according to a study published online Aug. 16 in Arth…
Learn MoreRehab: What to Expect After Your Knee Replacement
WEDNESDAY, July 20, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Most people who have had a knee replacement would agree that the procedure brings relief from pain.And following a comprehensive rehabilitation plan can make recovery quicker and easier, and improve long-te…
Learn MoreRepair or Reconstruction: What’s Best for ACL Tears?
MONDAY, July 18, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Adults who tear a key ligament in the knee can fare well with a less extensive type of surgery, preliminary research suggests.The study involved patients treated for a ruptured anterior cruciate ligament (ACL)…
Learn MoreRepair or Reconstruction: What’s Best for ACL Tears?
MONDAY, July 18, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Adults who tear a key ligament in the knee can fare well with a less extensive type of surgery, preliminary research suggests.The study involved patients treated for a ruptured anterior cruciate ligament (ACL)…
Learn MoreBenefit of Viscosupplementation for Knee OA Questioned
THURSDAY, July 14, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Viscosupplementation yields a small reduction in pain for knee osteoarthritis compared with placebo, which is less than the minimal clinically important between-group difference, according to a review publis…
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