Arthritis News

Using MRIs to grade articular pathologies can help identify knees suitable for osteoarthritis trials, as well as those without cartilage damage for which treatment is not indicated, according to data published in Arthritis Care & Research.

The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons has released an updated clinical practice guideline for the surgical management of knee osteoarthritis, according to a press release.

A new blood test may offer a more accurate way to track and predict the progression of knee osteoarthritis than current approaches, according to a press release from Duke Health.

KOLOA, Hawaii — Reverse shoulder arthroplasty for massive rotator cuff tears is indicated for patients who are aged 70 years or older, patients with pseudoparalysis or patients who are aged 65 or older with arthritis, a presenter said.

Patients with knee osteoarthritis and self-reported knee instability benefit more from education and supervised exercise compared with those without instability, according to data published in Arthritis Care & Research.

KOLOA, Hawaii — Felix H. “Buddy” Savoie III, MD, and Anthony A. Romeo, MD, spoke about the importance of leadership and service in the profession of orthopedics.

Episurf Medical has announced FDA 510(k) clearance of the Episealer patellofemoral system, an implant system for patients with osteoarthritis limited to the distal patellofemoral joint, according to a company release.

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