Osteoarthritis (OA) of the knee is a common and disabling condition. We wanted to investigate the modifiable risk factors Body Mass Index (BMI) and physical activity, using knee replacement (KR) as a marker for severely symptomatic disease, focusing on the interaction between these risk factors....
Knee osteoarthritis (KOA) is the most common disability due to pain and dysfunction; it typically affects the medial tibiofemoral joint compartment. Objectives The use of orthosis as lateral wedge insoles (LWIs) helps in the reduction of symptoms and improvement of function and can reduce many of...
Osteoarthritis (OA) is a leading cause of disability in populations worldwide [1]. In the UK each year, an estimated 4% of adults aged ≥ 45 years consult their general practice with a recorded diagnosis of OA [2]—equating to more than a million primary care consultations each year [...
Musculoskeletal (MSK) symptoms are among the commonest reasons for primary care assessments; however, few individuals will be diagnosed with an inflammatory arthritis (IA) within the following year. The purpose of this study was to investigate, in individuals with new MSK symptoms, the association ...
Total hip joint replacement (THR) is a high volume, effective intervention for hip osteoarthritis (OA). However, indications and determinants of outcome remain unclear. The 'EUROHIP consortium' has undertaken a cohort study to investigate these questions. This paper describes the variations in diseas...
Response rates for options to complete the stem “For clients with nonsurgical knee osteoarthritis, I use ultrasound therapy.” Figure 2 Open in figure viewerPowerPoint Response rates for options to complete the stem “For clients with nonsurgical knee osteoarthritis, ultrasound is likely to be benefi...
022 MORPHOLOGIC DIFFERENCES BETWEEN POST-TRAUMATIC OA AND PRIMARY OA KNEES - DATA FROM THE OSTEOARTHRITIS INITIATIVEdoi:10.1016/S1063-4584(10)60049-0R. B. FrobellM. NevittW. WirthM. HudelmaierF. EcksteinElsevier LtdOsteoarthritis & Cartilage...
A qualitative study of primary care patients with osteoarthritis of the knee. Fam Prac 2006;23:55867.Hendry M, Williams NH, Markland D, Wilkinson C, Maddison P. Why should we exercise when our knees hurt? A qualitative study of primary care patients with osteoarthritis of the knee. Fam...
Breast cancer affects one in eight UK women during their lifetime: many of these women now receive adjuvant chemotherapy and hormone therapy. Joint and muscle pains, aches, and stiffness are common but the natural history, aetiology and impact of these symptoms are unknown. A cohort study of ...
To evaluate clinical effectiveness of a self management programme for arthritis in patients in primary care with osteoarthritis.Randomised controlled trial.74 general practices in the United Kingdom.812 patients aged 50 and over with osteoarthritis of hips or knees (or both) and pain or disability ...