Osteoarthritis and Bone Disorders News

A meta-analysis comparing exercise, opioids and NSAIDs yielded “disappointing” and inconsistent results, in which exercise generally demonstrated some benefit over opioids and NSAIDs, according to a speaker at the 2022 OARSI World Congress.

Patients with hand synovial abnormalities in osteoarthritis demonstrate an abundance of two specific species of gut microbiota, according to findings presented at the 2022 OARSI World Congress.

Evidence showing the positive impact of physical activity on fatigue in symptomatic osteoarthritis is encouraging but limited, according to a speaker at the 2022 OARSI World Congress.

TPX-100, a novel intra-articular injection, yielded strong improvements in bone shape change and function that may ultimately minimize the need for knee replacement, according to a speaker at the 2022 OARSI World Congress.

Increasing rates of walking, standing or maximum-level activity is associated with reductions in cartilage loss in knee osteoarthritis, according to a speaker at the 2022 OARSI World Congress.

Understanding the “disturbance and breakdown” of cartilage is critical to finding and using biomarkers in osteoarthritis, according to the keynote speaker at the 2022 OARSI World Congress.

Among patients with osteoarthritis, women and individuals who are overweight or obese are most likely to report inadequate pain control, according to a speaker at the 2022 OARSI World Congress.

Wearable devices demonstrate strong reliability in assessing gait and standing speed in the homes of patients with osteoarthritis, according to findings presented at the 2022 OARSI World Congress.

Warning patients with osteoarthritis of potential negative consequences of inaction may be more effective in changing behaviors than urging positive action, according to a speaker at the 2022 OARSI World Congress.

Biopsy details, including the operator’s training and any intra-articular steroids used prior to the procedure, should be reported in every study involving synovial tissue, according to new EULAR points to consider.