Research across Knee Osteoarthritis
Related studies from across the Knee Osteoarthritis family.
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.
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.
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.
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…
AI models show high correlation with physics-based methods to predict peak knee adduction moment
Artificial intelligence predicts knee movement patterns during walking
This meta-analysis of 4 studies evaluated AI models predicting knee biomechanics in individuals with knee osteoarthritis. The analysis found…
New research shows artificial intelligence can accurately predict how the knee moves and handles pressure when people walk with osteoarthrit…
TENS reduces pain (MD -0.82) and improves muscle strength in patients with knee osteoarthritis
TENS Therapy May Help Manage Knee Osteoarthritis Pain
This meta-analysis of 20 RCTs indicates that transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) significantly reduces pain and improves musc…
A review of clinical trials suggests that TENS devices can reduce pain and improve muscle strength for people with knee osteoarthritis.
Second-generation bicruciate-retaining TKA shows 5.7% revision rate in meta-analysis
New knee implant design shows low revision rate
This meta-analysis of 13 studies (1087 implants) found that second-generation bicruciate-retaining (BCR) total knee arthroplasty (TKA) had a…
A modern knee implant design had a 5.7% revision rate after 2.6 years, suggesting improved durability.
Tai Chi and Wuqinxi reduce pain while Pilates and Baduanjin improve physical function in knee osteoarthritis
Tai Chi and Pilates May Improve Knee Osteoarthritis Symptoms
This network meta-analysis of 29 RCTs involving 2,095 participants found that specific mind-body exercises provide distinct benefits for kne…
Specific mind-body exercises like Tai Chi and Pilates may help manage pain and improve physical function for those with knee osteoarthritis.
Exercise therapy significantly improves pain and physical function in elderly patients with knee osteoarthritis
Exercise therapy provides consistent relief for elderly patients with knee pain
This meta-analysis of 13 randomized controlled trials evaluated non-pharmacological interventions for elderly patients with knee osteoarthri…
New data shows that exercise is the most reliable way to reduce pain and improve movement for seniors with knee osteoarthritis.
Probiotics show potential for knee osteoarthritis symptoms but evidence is limited
Probiotics may ease knee osteoarthritis symptoms, review finds
This meta-analysis of probiotics for knee osteoarthritis found potential benefits for symptoms, with Saccharomyces boulardii and LatiLactoba…
Probiotics, especially specific strains, might help with knee osteoarthritis pain and stiffness, but evidence is early.
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…