Osteoarthritis and Bone Disorders News

Patients with hip or knee osteoarthritis who report frequent physical activity demonstrate improved health-related quality of life and physical function over a period of 5 years, according to data published in Arthritis Care & Research.

Published results showed integration of fracture liaison and orthopedic services, as well as inpatient zoledronic acid administration, may improve osteoporosis pharmacotherapy rates among patients with fragility fractures.

The prevalence of osteoarthritis among younger patients with ACL rupture is “high concerning,” with 30% of the youngest cohort — at a median age of 22 years — having involved knee OA within 5 years of their injury, according to researchers.

Published results showed older patients who used a wheelchair may have a lower risk for most fractures compared with ambulatory controls.

Adults with type 2 diabetes who use statins have a lower risk for hip fracture than those who do not use statins, according to data published in Diabetes/Metabolism Research and Reviews.

Adults with obstructive sleep apnea demonstrated low predicted bone mineral density, which could impact the strength of their bones and teeth, according to study results published in Cranio.

Older patients with rheumatic diseases are less to report “vigorous” levels of physical activity, compared with other age groups, which may lead to more lifestyle difficulties, according to data published in The Journal of Rheumatology.

In patients with radiographic knee osteoarthritis and comorbid central sensitization, those with higher baseline fasting blood glucose levels demonstrate worse knee symptoms, according to data published in Arthritis Research & Therapy.

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.