Musculoskeletal Pain

Among patients seen at an orthopedic clinic, 81.3% were open to receiving THC-based products and 90.1% were open to receiving CBD-based products for the management of musculoskeletal pain, according to published results.

Perioperative pain management has undergone a remarkable transformation as more orthopedic procedures are routinely performed on an outpatient basis. Adequate pain relief can significantly impact patient compliance and overall satisfaction.

Paying attention to posture and investing in adjustable equipment can prevent pain and injuries in ophthalmologists, according to a presentation at Real World Ophthalmology.

The balance of risks and benefits when it comes to treating musculoskeletal pain with opioids in the ED setting remains unclear, according to researchers.

Musculoskeletal pain is common in patients with pulmonary arterial hypertension and significantly affects quality of life and physical function, researchers reported in Respiratory Medicine.

High anti-cyclic citrullinated peptide levels and pain in the hands or feet indicate an increased risk for progression to inflammatory arthritis, especially rheumatoid arthritis, according to data published in Arthritis Research & Therapy.

A recent meta-analysis demonstrated the negative effects of musculoskeletal pain on sexual function, intimate relationships, sexual identity, body image and self-worth. It was the top story in rheumatology last week.

Patients with chronic non-inflammatory musculoskeletal disease often experience sexual dysfunction and negative effects on their relationships because of their condition, according to a meta-analysis published in Arthritis Care & Research.

The burden of gout increased around the world from 1990 to 2017, with a total prevalent case count of 41.2 million, and 1.3 million years lived with disability, estimated for 2017, according to data published in Arthritis & Rheumatology.

ATLANTA — The incidence of opioid-related hospitalizations among patients with musculoskeletal conditions increased markedly over the past 2 decades, with continued growth among patients with osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis and fibromyalgia, according to a presentation at the 2019 ACR/ARP Annual Meeting.