Osteoarthritis and Bone Disorders News

Models based on electronic health records may estimate the risk for chronic opioid use in patients with osteoarthritis, according to data published in Arthritis Care & Research.

SAN DIEGO — Matching the correct therapy sequence to the right patient is critical when caring for patients with osteoporosis, according to a speaker at the Congress of Clinical Rheumatology West.

SAN DIEGO — Older individuals experience reduced immune activity and increased inflammation that often resemble rheumatic and autoimmune diseases, according to data presented at the Congress of Clinical Rheumatology West.

SAN DIEGO — Patients with low bone density may have osteoporosis despite registering a bone mineral density score higher than –2.5, according to a speaker at the Congress of Clinical Rheumatology West

SAN DIEGO — The key to developing effective therapies for the management of osteoarthritis may lie in appreciating neuroplasticity in patients with the disease, according to a speaker at the Congress of Clinical Rheumatology West.

October is Physical Therapy Awareness month, and the role of physical therapy in the management of rheumatic diseases, specifically osteoarthritis, is being highlighted in research as well as on social media.

CurveBeam AI Ltd. has announced FDA breakthrough device designation of OssView, an investigational bone fragility software to be used for women older than 70 years of age, according to company press release.

Hip osteoarthritis may be a risk factor for stroke, ischemic stroke and small-vessel ischemic stroke, according to data published in Osteoarthritis and Cartilage.

The total number of hip fractures globally is projected to nearly double from 2018 to 2050 as the aging population is expected to increase, according to a speaker at the American Society for Bone and Mineral Research Annual Meeting.

Patients with type 2 diabetes who report regular metformin use demonstrate a potential slowing of knee osteoarthritis progression, according to data published in Scientific Reports.