Arthritis News

Published results showed use of denosumab may reduce radiographic progression and prevent new erosive joints among patients with erosive hand osteoarthritis.

Published results showed arthroscopic resection or debridement of degenerative knee tissue in patients with osteoarthritis was not associated with delayed or hastened progression to total knee arthroplasty at long-term follow-up.

According to an electronic survey of U.S. medical residents and fellows from various specialties, 85% of respondents prefer in-person medical conferences vs. virtual conferences due to networking opportunities and engagement with peers.

The American College of Surgeons released updated guidelines promoting lifelong competency and ability assessments for surgeons to enhance patient safety and preserve “physician dignity,” according to a press release.

Archaeologists in Egypt recently discovered evidence of an ancient case of rheumatoid arthritis, potentially filling in the timeline of humanity’s relationship with autoimmune disease.

Published results showed patients who underwent shoulder hemiarthroplasty for glenohumeral osteoarthritis had higher complication rates at 30-day follow-up compared with matched patients who underwent total shoulder arthroplasty.

Patients who receive combination therapy with paracematol, ibuprofen and dexamethasone demonstrate the lowest morphine consumption in the 24 hours following total hip arthroplasty, according to data published in The Lancet Rheumatology.

A pair of research initiatives for arthritis and osteoarthritis are receiving tens of millions of dollars from the U.S. government.

Published results showed patients with a higher BMI had no differences in rates of dislocation or revision at 1 year to 2 years after primary total hip arthroplasty compared with patients with a normal BMI.

According to published results, use of a predictive tool may not significantly affect patient-reported willingness to undergo total knee arthroplasty at 6 months after use of the tool.