Research across Knee Osteoarthritis
Related studies from across the Knee Osteoarthritis family.
Kinematic alignment improves function and pain over mechanical alignment in robotic TKA
Kinematic alignment beats mechanical in knee replacement
This meta-analysis of 1470 patients undergoing robotic-assisted total knee arthroplasty found that kinematic alignment (KA) was superior to …
A new analysis suggests aligning the knee implant to a patient's natural anatomy may lead to less pain and better function after robotic kne…
Systematic review and meta-analysis of Wuqinxi for knee osteoarthritis joint function
Wuqinxi exercise improves knee function and muscle strength in osteoarthritis patients
This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated Wuqinxi (WQX) in patients with knee osteoarthritis. The analysis pooled data from 809 par…
A review of eight hundred and nine patients found that Wuqinxi exercise significantly improved knee function and muscle strength compared to…
Acupuncture and Celecoxib for Chronic Knee Pain: Genetic Factors May Influence Response
New Gene Test Predicts Who Gets Pain Relief From Acupuncture
This randomized trial compared verum acupuncture, sham acupuncture, celecoxib, placebo, and waiting list in 180 patients with chronic knee p…
A new gene test might help doctors know if acupuncture will actually stop your knee pain before you start treatment.
Review of engineered exosomes for knee osteoarthritis notes significant limitations and lack of efficacy data
Engineered Exosomes Could Change How We Treat Knee Pain
This narrative review examines the potential of engineered exosomes for treating knee osteoarthritis.
New engineered cell parts show promise for stopping knee arthritis damage in early tests before human trials.
Feasibility Review of Portable Markerless Motion Capture for Knee OA
New tech brings knee pain insights to real-world settings
This review of a feasibility study involving 85 individuals with knee OA examined a portable markerless motion capture system.
Scientists are using smart cameras in community centers to see how knee osteoarthritis really affects movement, revealing new paths to perso…
Intra-articular adipose-derived cell therapies reduce pain and improve function in knee osteoarthritis without serious adverse events
Knee Pain Relief That Lasts? This Shot Could Be It
A systematic review and meta-analysis of nineteen randomized controlled trials evaluated intra-articular adipose-derived cell therapies for …
This new treatment could help people with stubborn knee pain finally walk without wincing.
Observational transcriptomic analysis identifies genes associated with knee osteoarthritis severity in older adults
Knee Pain Could Start in Your Thigh Muscles, Study Says
This observational study analyzed vastus lateralis muscle RNA from 523 older adults with knee radiographs.
Scientists found specific genes in thigh muscles linked to knee arthritis severity.
Structured rehabilitation reduced pain in hip or knee osteoarthritis patients in a Danish nationwide program
Good News for Knee Pain: Your Therapist Choice May Not Matter
This observational cohort study evaluated a structured rehabilitation program delivered by trained healthcare professionals to adults with h…
A new study shows the rehab program matters more than the specific therapist treating you.
Topical S. officinale preparations show efficacy for acute back pain, knee osteoarthritis, ankle sprains, and myalgia versus placebo
Comfrey’s Ancient Healing Power, Now Backed by Science
This review evaluated topical S. officinale preparations for conditions including acute back pain, knee osteoarthritis, ankle sprains, and m…
An ancient herb used for 2,000 years to heal wounds and broken bones now has science backing its ability to ease pain and speed recovery whe…
7-Year Observational Study Abstract Links BMI and Alignment to Cartilage Loss in Knee Osteoarthritis
Heavier Weight + Bow-Legged? Your Knees Are at Much Higher Risk
This 7-year observational study abstract involving 3,016 participants in the Osteoarthritis Initiative examined body mass index and lower li…
Carrying extra weight and having bow-legged knees together speed up cartilage loss much faster than either factor alone.
Meta-analysis finds 87% implant survivorship after 10 years in patients under 50 undergoing TKA
Young Knee Pain Has a New Solution
This systematic review and meta-analysis examined 17,705 patients aged less than 50 years undergoing total knee arthroplasty (TKA) with a me…
Getting a new knee joint can give young adults the freedom to move again without pain.
Memantine reduces opioid use but not pain in knee osteoarthritis patients after surgery
This Common Memory Drug Cuts Opioid Use After Knee Replacement
A randomized controlled trial in adults with knee osteoarthritis found memantine did not significantly lower pain scores versus placebo, but…
A drug already approved for Alzheimer's disease may help knee replacement patients rely less on opioids during recovery — even if it does no…