Osteoarthritis and Bone Disorders News

Physicians across five countries in Europe reported decreasing satisfaction with treatment for their patients with osteoarthritis, as well as increasing disease severity despite the rising use of opioids, according to findings presented at EULAR 2020.

A EULAR task force has published the first evidence-based recommendations to guide clinicians administering intra-articular injections in patients with arthropathies, according to data presented at the EULAR 2020 E-Congress.

Losing weight from young adulthood into midlife is associated with a substantially reduced risk for arthritis, according to data published in Arthritis Care & Research.

The COVID-19 pandemic, in places like Detroit, with a large working-class population, can highlight the gap between the rich and the poor. It can demonstrate how political unrest can impact the response to a critical situation. Moreover, it can show how health care workers can face both personal and professional challenges in managing an outbreak of this magnitude.

There were more than 300 million cases of hip and knee osteoarthritis reported worldwide in 2017, with figures expected to rise even further in the future, particularly among women, according to data published in the Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases.

Nonphysician health professionals should discuss adequate nutrition, including daily recommended calcium and vitamin D intake, with patients aged 50 years and older to help prevent and manage fragility fractures, according to new EULAR “points to consider” published in the Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases.

There was no associated between long-term, strenuous physical activity and incident radiographic knee osteoarthritis, according to data published in JAMA Network Open.

Patients with knee osteoarthritis experienced improved pain at 24 weeks after wearing specially designed footwear affixed with individually calibrated convex pods on the outsoles, according to data published in JAMA.

Obesity and the use of analgesics prior to hip or knee replacement are the strongest predictors of postoperative analgesic use among patients with osteoarthritis, according to data published in Arthritis Research & Therapy.

The Arthritis Foundation is more than 70 years old, but its newest theme — Live Yes! — is in its infancy. Historically, the organization has zeroed in on key pillars, including access to care, advocacy in government and attention to the often-overlooked juvenile arthritis. Yet, the Foundation also understood the importance of interpersonal connections and support networks to patient well-being: An idea that laid the foundation for an online community that simultaneously educates and empowers patients, while cultivating their input to develop solutions for issues common to the arthritis population.