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Top osteoarthritis stories posted in January
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Healio Rheumatology features the top osteoarthritis stories from the month of January.
Hip shape may predict likelihood of surgery 10 years later
Scores from statistical shape models based on dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry images of the hip were associated with total hip replacement 10 years later, as well as other indicators for osteoarthritis progression, according to a recently published study. Read More. Read Perspective.
Chair yoga associated with OA pain reduction
An 8-week chair yoga program was associated with reduction in pain interference among community-dwelling older adults with lower extremity osteoarthritis (OA), according to a recently published study. Read More.
Former professional soccer players found more likely to have knee OA vs general population
WASHINGTON — Compared with the United Kingdom’s general population, former professional soccer players had a prevalence of knee pain, radiographic knee osteoarthritis (OA) and total knee replacement that was two- to three-times higher and occurred between 5 years and 20 years earlier, according to findings presented at the American College of Rheumatology Annual Meeting. Read More. Read Perspective.
Diabetes, high BMI linked with increased mortality risk for patients with hip OA
WASHINGTON — The relationship between hip osteoarthritis (OA) and mortality was increased among patients with diabetes as well as a higher BMI at baseline, according to findings presented at the American College of Rheumatology Annual Meeting. Read More.
Higher lifetime weight trajectories associated with foot pain
WASHINGTON — Patients with trajectories of higher weight during their lifetimes also had an increased risk for foot pain, according to findings presented at the American College of Rheumatology Annual Meeting. Read More.