Pain Management News

When it comes to patients with osteoarthritis adopting, much less maintaining, an exercise regimen to improve their condition, most rheumatologists have just one thought: “Easier said than done.”

PHILADELPHIA — Opioid use in rheumatoid arthritis demonstrates a nearly two-fold increased risk for venous thromboembolism vs. NSAIDs, according to data presented at ACR Convergence 2022.

In this episode of Meeting Mic, we bring you the highlights and insights from the ACR Convergence 2022, as well as Healio’s top headlines from the meeting.

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.

The CDC has released updated and expanded clinical practice guidance on prescribing opioids to patients with short- and long-term pain.

SAN DIEGO — Rheumatologists must advise patients who receive opioids about the various regulations governing their use, according to a speaker at the Congress of Clinical Rheumatology West.

SAN DIEGO — The stigma surrounding opioid use and pain management continues to significantly impact patient care in rheumatology today, according to a presentation at the Congress of Clinical Rheumatology West.

 In recognition of Pain Awareness Month, Healio has compiled a list of recent articles chronicling pain management in rheumatology. Read the most popular pain management stories from this year:

The future of rheumatoid arthritis treatment has expanded beyond just managing the disease itself, according to Linda Li, PT, PhD, professor and Harold Robinson/Arthritis Society Chair in Arthritic Diseases at the University of British Columbia.

Most older adults with joint pain feel they can manage said pain without physician assistance, while 66% report they treat their joint pain with over-the-counter drugs such as acetaminophen or ibuprofen, according to a poll.