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What is capsaicin’s role in treating osteoarthritis?
In this September/October 2019 Ask the Expert, we examine the analgesic properties of the extract capsaicin for OA.
Evolving Management Strategies for Osteoarthritic Pain
Current treatment options as well as emerging therapies for osteoarthritis, including NGF, TNF, and disease-modifying drugs.
A Measure to Predict Knee OA and Frequent Knee Pain in Overweight Women
Beyond age and BMI, researchers obtained several key risk factors.
Positive Phase 3 Results Released for Tanezumab Treatment
The nerve growth factor (NGF) inhibitor has been developed for osteoarthritis, chronic low back, and cancer pain.
Medication Largely Ineffective In Long-Term Osteoarthritis Pain Management
A growing uncertainty continues to be made among pharmacological interventions for this chronic joint condition.
Can Primary Care Physicians Treat Knee Osteoarthritis with Patellar Mobilization?
A combination of manual therapy and home-based exercise may be beneficial for patients with knee OA.
Flexion Enrolls First Patient in Phase 3 Trial of ZILRETTA for Hip OA
Results from the trial are expected in 2020.
Proteins May Contribute to Degeneration of Cartilage Associated with Osteoarthritis
Galectins could be biomarkers for future OA treatment approaches.
Pes Anserine Tendino-Bursitis as Primary Cause of Knee Pain in Overweight Women
The potential use of pes anserine corticosteroid injections to treat chronic knee pain in overweight women with and without osteoarthritis.
New Review Defines “Naturally Occurring” Acute Flares in Knee OA
Researchers identified domains used to define acute events in other conditions to synthesize a definition of knee OA flares.
New Phase III Study of CINGAL Shows Updated Efficiency
This CINGAL clinical trial is one of many to demonstrate the efficiency of the knee osteoarthritis treatment.
Case Studies in Regenerative Cellular Therapy: Tendinopathy and Osteoarthritis
A look at patient outcomes and chronic pain relief after using orthobiologic therapy.
Intra-Articular Injection for Knee OA Shows Positive Phase 3 Trial Results
Zilretta is shown to reduce pain in patients with moderate to severe knee osteoarthritis.
Nonsurgical Rx of OA: Analyzing the Guidelines
Learn how the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) and the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA/DoD) recommendations for nonsurgical treatments for osteoarthritis stack up.
Uncovering the Sources of Osteoarthritis Pain
Learn how rapid developments in the field of pain neurobiology is shedding light on the causes of osteoarthritis pain.
The Synergistic Effects of Mood and Sleep on Arthritis Pain
Dr. Ajay Wasan speaks with Practical Pain Management to discuss the increased risk for depression, anxiety, pain catastrophizing, and sleep problems among patients with osteoarthritis.
Osteoarthritis Disability Is Often Underestimated By Rheumatologists
Patients often rank their osteoarthritis as more severe than physicians' assessment. Find out why.
Osteoarthritis and Central Pain
Patients with osteoarthritis are affected by both peripheral structural and joint changes, but also be central pain sensitization.
PPM Editorial Board: Tips for Treating Osteoarthritis
Practical Pain Management's Editorial Board lend their Tips for the Management of Osteoarthritis. Learn what the expert do to manage this common condition.
Practical Overview of Osteoarthritis
Practical guide to osteoarthritis (OA) of the spine, hand, hip, knee, and ankle, written by experts in the field. Learn more about the symptoms and diagnosis of OA.
Osteoarthritis Update: 2015
Inflammation, wear and tear, aging—all these are common causes of osteoarthritis, one of the most common chronic pain conditions seen today. Forest Tennant, MD, DrPH, introduces our Practical Guide to Osteoarthrtis.
January/February 2013 Pain Research Updates
Read about new research on the effectiveness of massage for knee osteoarthritis.
Practical Tips in the Treatment of Osteoarthritis of the Hip
Review of current treatments for hip osteoarthritis.
December 2012 Pain Research Updates
Pain research updates from the December 2012 issue of Practical Pain Management.
Postoperative Pain Relief After Knee and Hip Replacement: A Review
This article reviews pain management methods to determine which method is most efficacious in reducing postoperative pain in patients undergoing elective lower extremity arthroplasty.
Practical Tips in the Treatment Of Osteoarthritis of the Knee
From oral and topical medications to lifestyle intervention, this article provides tips for the treatment of knee osteoarthritis.
Nonsurgical Treatments for Ankle Arthritis
Patients who present with general ankle pain need to be closely worked up for accurate diagnosis because “ankle” as a term is a relatively unspecific anatomical term. Details on diagnosis and treatments of this type of degenerative arthritis.
Diagnosing and Managing Hand Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most significant cause of musculoskeletal morbidity in the elderly, and the hand is the most frequently affected area of the body. Article covers hand osteoarthritis diagnosis and management, including medications.
Osteoarthritis of the Knee
Article highlights pain management options for alleviating pain and increasing mobility for patients with knee osteoarthritis.
Osteoarthritis of the Temporomandibular Joint
Presenting as toothache, earache, headache, difficulty opening the jaw, or simply jaw pain, osteoarthiritis of the temporomandibular joint presents challenges in diagnosis and management.
Biopsychosocial Approach to Management of Total Joint Arthroplasty Patients
The biopsychosocial approach offers a method for accurate assessment of patients at risk for poor post-surgical outcomes.
Prolotherapy: Prolotherapy For Knee Pain
In this article, learn more about prolotherapy, a method of injection treatment designed to stimulate healing.
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