News related to Osteoarthritis

1. Osteoarthritis cases 'set to double'
   

   9th May 2012 - Osteoarthritis cases are set to double to over 17 million by 2030, according to a professor of musculoskeletal medicine at the University of Leeds. Increased life expectancy and obesity rates, two of the main risk factors for developing OA, will mean millions more people will become a

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2. Metal hip joints need early replacement
   

   Over time, osteoarthritis can cause damage to the hip joints and they may eventually need replacing with an artificial joint, called a prosthesis. Hip replacement operations are usually very successful at treating the pain that osteoarthritis can cause. But the problem with artificial hips is that t

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3. Knee replacements 'lack safety evidence'
   

   6th March 2012 - Thousands of patients in the UK are receiving artificial knee joints each year without sound evidence about their long-term safety and effectiveness, according to new research. Experts say checks on patients with implants are urgently needed, as well as careful monitoring of new des

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4. Herbal remedies: Little evidence for use with osteoarthritis
   

   12th January 2012 - There is little conclusive evidence to justify the wide-spread use of herbal medicines to relieve the symptoms of osteoarthritis according to a comprehensive review of these products in the latest issue of the Drug and Therapeutics Bulletin (DTB). It's estimated at least eight mi

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5. Knee pain, common complaint in women
   

   19th December 2011 - New UK research shows 63% of women age 50 and over reported some type of knee pain during a 12-year period. They were more likely to experience persistent pain if they had a higher body mass index (BMI), previous knee injury, or osteoarthritis (OA). Osteoarthritis is a leading c

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6. Incorrect trainers increase arthritis risk
   

   10th June 2011 - The Society of Chiropodists and Podiatrists says arthritis is on the rise and more than half of cases are in the feet. As part of its annual Feet for Life Month the Society is concentrating on arthritis and how inadequate footwear can increase your risk.   More than nine million peo

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7. Light exercise may prevent osteoarthritis
   

   29th November 2010 - Light exercises such as walking and bowling, and avoidance of knee-bending activities such as climbing and squatting, may protect against osteoarthritis of the knee in at-risk people, researchers report. However, high-impact sports such as running and skiing are associated with

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8. Stem cell therapy for osteoarthritis
   

   13th July 2010 - A new form of treatment for osteoarthritis using cultured stem cells is to undergo clinical trials in the UK which it’s hoped could one day lead to new ways of helping the estimated eight and a half million people with the condition. The trial will test the effectiveness of stem cel

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9. General anaesthetic? How about a DVD instead?
   

   6th May 2010 - Some patients undergoing surgery at a Glasgow hospital are being asked if they want to choose a DVD to watch during their operation. The technique has been adopted to encourage people to opt for a local anaesthetic - sometimes known as a ‘regional block’ - rather than a general anaest

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10. Flat, flexible shoes best for arthritic knees
    

    29th March 2010 - If you have knee pain from arthritis, wearing flat, flexible shoes like flip-flops may reduce the stress on your joints and keep you more comfortable, according to new research. In a comparison study that evaluated the force or ‘load’ on arthritic knees while wearing clogs, trainin

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