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Knee Replacement Surgery: When Should You Consider It?

Dec 20, 2016 · Matthew Solan · Bones & Joints

Knee pain becomes an all-too-common ailment as you age. In fact, one-third of doctor’s visits for muscle and bone pain are knee-related. Yet for many older adults, achy knees and growing lack of mobility are often the result of osteoarthritis (OA). “This is an age-related ‘wear and tear’ type of … Read More

One-Third of Total Knee Replacements Classified “Inappropriate”

Dec 19, 2016 · Diane Muhlfeld · Bones & Joints

Thirty-four percent of knee replacements performed over a 20-year period were classified as “inappropriate” in a study published online in the June 30, 2014, edition of Arthritis & Rheumatology. More than 600,000 knee replacements are performed each year in the U.S., mostly to repair the damage caused by osteoarthritis (OA). … Read More

Four Key Nutrients Decrease the Risk of Bone and Muscle Degeneration

Dec 12, 2016 · Diane Muhlfeld · Bones & Joints

Nutrients in general are good for bone and muscle health, but it’s the interaction of four specific nutrients that can prevent bone loss, preserve bone strength, and reduce the risk of falling and fractures. In addition, they play a vital role in maintaining muscle strength and health. Swiss researcher/physician Jean-Philippe … Read More

Q&A: Knee Pain; Epilepsy; Drinking Water; Rheumatoid Arthritis

Dec 12, 2016 · Diane Muhlfeld · Bones & Joints

Q. I have mild pain in my knee because of osteoarthritis (OA). What’s the latest thinking on the glucosamine/chondroitin sulfate supplement’s effectiveness against OA pain? A. Study results released in 2006 showed that glucosamine and chondroitin sulfate supplements gave significant relief to patients with moderate-to-severe OA pain; however, it was … Read More

Torn Meniscus: Surgery May Not Be the First Option

Dec 12, 2016 · Diane Muhlfeld · Bones & Joints

Middle-aged and older patients who have mild arthritis and an age-related torn meniscus show no benefit from arthroscopic surgery, according to a study published August 25, 2014, in the Canadian Medical Association Journal. Arthroscopic surgery for meniscal tears has been a common but controversial procedure. In the U.S., more than … Read More

Newsbriefs: Osteoporosis; Opioids

Dec 9, 2016 · Diane Muhlfeld · Bones & Joints

Inadequate diagnosis, treatment in men for osteoporosis. Osteoporotic fractures affect one in five men over age 50, a risk up to 27 percent higher than developing prostate cancer, according to the International Osteoporosis Foundation (IOF). Osteoporosis is generally regarded as a “woman’s disease,” yet data show that one-third of all … Read More

Hip Osteoarthritis Can Be Treated with Exercise

Dec 9, 2016 · Diane Muhlfeld · Bones & Joints

Osteoarthritis (OA) is a common type of joint disease and affects more than 20 million people in the U.S. alone, nearly one in 10 worldwide. It is a degenerative disorder resulting from the breakdown of articular (hyaline) cartilage in the synovial joints. While there is no “cure” for hip OA, … Read More

New Therapy for Bone Health

Dec 8, 2016 · Diane Muhlfeld · Bones & Joints

With up to 54 million Americans suffering from low bone density or osteoporosis, development of a new drug to combat the condition is timely. The new therapy, a dietary supplement that is a special blend of collagen and calcium, called KoACT®, in clinical trials was found superior to calcium and … Read More

In RA, Normal Weight May Be the Patient’s Best Friend

Dec 7, 2016 · Diane Muhlfeld · Bones & Joints

In a study of 944 patients diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) within the last 12 months, investigators found that both those who were either significantly underweight or overweight/obese were less likely to achieve sustained remission than patients with normal body mass index (BMI). “Having an elevated BMI is clearly linked … Read More

Newsbriefs: Knee OA; Gout Attacks

Dec 6, 2016 · Diane Muhlfeld · Bones & Joints

Knee OA Not Relieved by Supplements, but Weight Loss Helps. The supplements glucosamine and chondroitin do not relieve symptoms of osteoarthritis (OA), new studies confirm, supporting previous studies that reached the same conclusion. The combination of glucosamine and chondroitin sulfate has been shown to aid moderate-to-severe knee OA, but showed … Read More

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