Knee

The integrity of the posterior meniscus root attachment is critical for preserving knee joint biomechanics.

KOLOA, Hawaii — In this video from Orthopedics Today Hawaii, Robert L. Barrack, MD, discusses the increased use of uncemented knee replacements performed with robotic-assistance.

WASHINGTON — Lorecivivint is superior to placebo for improving pain, function and structure at 12 months and beyond in patients with knee osteoarthritis, according to data presented at ACR Convergence 2024.

Current MRI-based definitions of knee osteoarthritis fail to sufficiently pinpoint knees that will later develop radiographic disease visible on X-ray, according to data published in Arthritis & Rheumatology.

Chromosomal, hormonal and structural differences between the bodies of girls and boys may explain why osteoarthritis incidence is elevated in women vs. men later in life, according to a review published in Osteoarthritis & Cartilage.

The CDC has estimated that 58.5 million U.S. adults have arthritis, with the number projected to increase to 78 million by 2040.

Oral methotrexate in combination with usual analgesics significantly reduced knee osteoarthritis pain and stiffness, and improved function, vs. placebo, according to data published in Annals of Internal Medicine.

Published literature has shown increased interest in computer-assisted orthopedic surgery among researchers, with the technology being used for surgical planning, simulation and navigation.

Self-administered acupressure, combined with a short education program, was a cost-effective method of pain relief that boosted mobility in adults with probable knee osteoarthritis, according to data published in JAMA Network Open.

A blood test successfully predicted most knee osteoarthritis cases up to 8 years before signs of the disease first appeared on X-ray, according to data published in Science Advances.