Osteoarthritis and Bone Disorders News

Surrogate measures of insulin resistance, based on the triglyceride-glucose index, can be used to predict the development of osteoarthritis, according to data published in Scientific Reports.

A publicly funded exercise and education program for all patients awaiting joint replacements could reduce surgeries, alleviate wait times and result in net savings, according to data published in Arthritis Care & Research.

Patients aged 65 years and older who use acetaminophen demonstrate greater risks for serious complications, including hypertension, chronic kidney disease and gastrointestinal bleeding, noted a study published in Arthritis Care & Research.

Patients’ perception of their illness and coping styles may play a role in whether hand osteoarthritis pain improves or deteriorates over the long term, according to data published in Arthritis Care & Research.

Although most rheumatologists trained in musculoskeletal ultrasound bill for their imaging work, a “concerning” number fail to do so due to time constraints and poor reimbursement, according to data published in Arthritis Care & Research.

The label “chronic non-bacterial osteitis” should be used to describe sterile bone inflammation in adults, and NSAIDs or cyclooxygenase-2 inhibitors are the recommended first-line treatments, according to a new expert consensus.

WASHINGTON — Pain in patients scheduled for total knee arthroplasty demonstrates no relation to physical activity, suggesting pain relief alone may not improve activity after the procedure, according to a speaker at ACR Convergence 2024.

WASHINGTON — Patients who use medication or surgery to achieve at least 5% weight loss demonstrate greater improvements in patient-reported outcomes across various rheumatic diseases, according to data presented at ACR Convergence 2024.

WASHINGTON — Approximately 20% of patients meeting the 2016 fibromyalgia criteria report post-exertional malaise, which itself may be key to understanding both long COVID and fatigue in patients with rheumatic diseases, according to data.