Osteoarthritis Journal Articles

• OTC Transdermal Analgesic Patches in Pain Management Review the use of over-the-counter transdermal pain patches in this article. Which types are most effective, and how should you counsel patients on their proper use?
  U.S. Pharmacist, May 2019
• Total Hip Arthroplasty for Posttraumatic Conditions Total hip arthroplasty for posttraumatic arthritis can present greater technical challenges and a higher rate of complications over surgery for primary osteoarthritis. Find out what there is to know.
  Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, May 2019
• VTE After Shoulder Arthroplasty and Arthroscopy VTE after shoulder surgery can have serious consequences. What should surgeons know about the risk factors and prevention strategies for this complication?
  Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, May 2019
• Medical vs Surgical Management of Joint Septic Arthritis Is medical management with closed-needle aspiration usually sufficient treatment for native joint septic arthritis, or is surgical management necessary?
  Southern Medical Journal, May 2019
• Why the Use of Preventive Services Is Still Low Why are clinical preventive services substantially underutilized in the US? The authors examine the barriers and challenges to delivering preventive care.
  Preventing Chronic Disease, May 2019
• Opioid Use in Rheumatoid Arthritis The safe and effective use of opioids in patients with rheumatoid arthritis is reviewed in this article, as well as best practice guidance for clinicians.
  Current Opinion in Rheumatology, April 2019
• HRQoL Varies in Different Respiratory Disorders How does health related quality of life vary between several different respiratory diseases? A new study provides insight.
  BMC Pulmonary Medicine, April 2019
• Medial Unicompartmental Arthroplasty of the Knee Learn more about the benefits of medial unicompartmental knee arthroplasty, how to identify suitable surgical candidates, and how it compares with total knee arthroplasty.
  Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, April 2019
• Elective Total Shoulder Arthroplasty in Octogenarians What do we know about the outcomes of total shoulder arthroplasty performed in octogenarians? Which issues should be considered in this population?
  Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, March 2019
• Walking in Minimalist Shoes for Strengthening Foot Muscles Minimalist footwear use during walking may help with foot muscle strengthening, which may in turn decrease the risk for injury.
  Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, March 2019
• Resetting the Clock on Arthritis Might circadian rhythm play a role in the pathogenesis of arthritis?
  Arthritis Research & Therapy, March 2019
• Inclusion of Older Adults in NIH-Funded Clinical Trials Are older adults being underrepresented in clinical studies due to upper age limits for recruitment and exclusion criteria that include illnesses and medications common in the older population?
  Journal of the American Geriatrics Society, March 2019
• Improving Pain and Sleep With Behavioral Sleep Interventions Can cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia improve pain and sleep outcomes in aging adults?
  Pain, March 2019
• Outcome of a New Total Cervical Disc Replacement Design A new study examines the clinical and radiological results of the ProDisc Vivo prosthesis, a new total cervical disc replacement.
  Spine, March 2019
• Ten Things Every Geriatrician Should Know About House Calls This brief review outlines key concepts which provide geriatricians and other care team members with the practical knowledge needed to include home-based primary care in routine practice.
  Journal of the American Geriatrics Society, February 2019
• Sarcopenia: Revised European Consensus on Definition A European working group has updated criteria that define and characterize sarcopenia in clinical practice, with the aim of promoting early detection and treatment and fostering research.
  Age and Ageing, February 2019
• Rural-Urban Differences in Adolescent Diet and Activity Levels Do differences in dietary intake and physical activity explain the higher prevalence of obesity among adolescents living in rural versus urban settings?
  Preventing Chronic Disease, February 2019
• Promoting Exercise Adherence Through Groups How might social groups help improve adherence to exercise programs?
  Exercise and Sport Sciences Reviews, February 2019
• Biologic Adjuvants for Osteochondral Lesions of the Talus Learn more about the available biologic adjuvants to augment treatment of osteochondral lesions of the talus.
  Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, February 2019
• The Case for Cautious Consumption: NSAIDs in CKD This review explores the benefits and risks associated with the usage of NSAIDs in patients with chronic kidney disease.
  Current Opinion in Nephrology and Hypertension, February 2019