Research across Knee Osteoarthritis
Related studies from across the Knee Osteoarthritis family.
Moderate-intensity isotonic exercise improves function by MD -16.66 in patients with knee osteoarthritis
Specific exercise volume and intensity may help manage knee osteoarthritis pain
This meta-analysis of 791 people with knee osteoarthritis found that moderate-intensity isotonic lower extremity resistance exercise signifi…
New research suggests that specific types of resistance exercises can help people with knee osteoarthritis manage pain and improve daily mov…
Comparing Eight Nerve Block Combinations and Local Infiltration Analgesia for Total Knee Arthroplasty
Nerve Block Combination May Shorten Hospital Stays After Knee Surgery
A randomized trial evaluates whether an eight-nerve block technique reduces opioid consumption and hospital stay compared to standard LIA.
A new nerve block technique for knee replacement patients showed lower opioid use and shorter hospital stays compared to standard local inje…
Deep-learning models show variable sensitivity and precision for knee osteoarthritis grading
Deep Learning Shows Promise Grading Knee Osteoarthritis
This meta-analysis of 32 studies evaluated deep-learning (DL) algorithms for radiographic grading of knee osteoarthritis (KOA). Pooled sensi…
AI shows promise grading knee OA on X-rays, but it's not ready for early-stage detection, a new review finds.
Ozone injections are more effective than corticosteroids for short and medium term pain in knee osteoarthritis
Ozone injections may reduce knee pain more than corticosteroids
This meta-analysis of 409 patients compared intra-articular ozone injections to corticosteroid injections for knee osteoarthritis. The analy…
Ozone injections could offer a more effective way to manage pain and improve movement for people living with knee osteoarthritis.
Robotic-assisted TKA using functional alignment principles yields favorable outcomes and low early revision risk
Robotic assistance improves outcomes for patients with knee osteoarthritis
This systematic review and meta-analysis of 5155 patients evaluated robotic-assisted TKA using functional alignment (FA) principles. The ana…
Robotic-assisted knee replacements using functional alignment show improved movement and lower early revision risks for patients with knee o…
CT-based CPAK measurements show more varus MPTA and valgus LDFA than LLR
CT Scans Show Different Knee Alignment Than X-rays
This retrospective cohort study of 241 patients undergoing robotic-assisted total knee arthroplasty compared CT and long-leg radiograph (LLR…
New analysis shows that CT scans and traditional X-rays can produce different alignment measurements for patients undergoing knee replacemen…
Infection, instability, and aseptic loosening are the primary causes of revision TKA failure
Analysis reveals common reasons for failed revision knee replacements
This meta-analysis of 39,723 revision arthroplasties identified a re-revision rate of 13.5%. The study highlights infection as the most freq…
A large-scale analysis of over 39,000 surgeries identifies infection and instability as leading causes of failure in revised knee replacemen…
VR-assisted physiotherapy improves pain, function, and balance in knee osteoarthritis
Virtual reality helps manage knee osteoarthritis pain and function
This systematic review and meta-analysis found that virtual reality (VR)-assisted physiotherapy significantly improves pain, physical functi…
Using virtual reality during physical therapy can provide better pain relief and improved balance for people with knee osteoarthritis.
Celecoxib ranks highest for analgesic efficacy in patients with knee osteoarthritis
Comparing Different Medications and Supplements to Manage Knee Osteoarthritis Pain
This network meta-analysis compared several interventions, including celecoxib, metformin, and krill oil, for the management of knee osteoar…
Doctors are looking at several ways to treat knee pain. This review compares drugs like celecoxib with natural options like krill oil.
Mongolian warm acupuncture improves clinical response in knee osteoarthritis vs oral meds
Mongolian Medicines Warm Acupuncture Shows Promise for Knee Osteoarthritis
This meta-analysis of 882 patients with knee osteoarthritis found that Mongolian medicines warm acupuncture significantly improved clinical …
A review of clinical trials suggests that Mongolian medicines warm acupuncture may improve symptoms for people with knee osteoarthritis.
Neuromodulation techniques show promise for pain and function in knee osteoarthritis, but evidence is low certainty
Neuromodulation Shows Promise for Managing Knee Osteoarthritis Pain
A scoping review of 23 studies (18 RCTs) found that various neuromodulation techniques (TENS, NMES, PNS, electroacupuncture, tDCS) demonstra…
Various electrical stimulation techniques may help manage pain and improve function for people living with knee osteoarthritis.
Intraoperative surgeon-performed adductor canal blocks are non-inferior to anesthesiologist-performed blocks for TKA discharge
Surgeons performing nerve blocks may help patients leave hospital sooner
This randomized controlled trial of 200 patients undergoing total knee arthroplasty found no significant difference in time to discharge bet…
A new trial shows that surgeons performing specific nerve blocks for knee surgery provide similar pain relief and discharge times as anesthe…