Chondroitin sulfate works as well as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) for relieving the pain of knee osteoarthritis Pharmaceutical-grade chondriotin sulfate 4&6 should be considered a first-line treatment for people with osteoarthritis of the knee. Introduction Osteoarthritis is a common condition that makes a person’s joints stiff and painful, particularly in the morning. It is caused […]
Category: Osteoarthritis
Eating more fibre may reduce the pain and symptoms of osteoarthritis
Including more dietary fibre can reduce pain and symptoms in people with osteoarthritis in their knees Introduction Osteoarthritis is a common condition that makes a person’s joints stiff and painful. It is caused by thinning of the cartilage within the joints, which allows the bones to rub against each. Joint swelling and pain are frequent […]
High-dose fish oil is no better than low-dose for osteoarthritis of the knee
Standard fish oil capsules offer relief for people with painful osteoarthritis. INTRODUCTION Osteoarthritis is a condition that makes a person’s joints stiff and painful. It is caused by thinning of the cartilage within the joints, which allows the bones to rub against each other. It is the most common of all the different types of […]
Adalimumab has no impact on pain in osteoarthritis
Adalimumab was not superior to placebo for relieving pain in patients with osteoarthritis of the hands. INTRODUCTION Osteoarthritis is a condition that makes a person’s joints stiff and painful, particularly in the morning. It is caused by thinning of the cartilage within the joints, which allows the bones to rub against each other. It is […]
Osteoarthritis may not be a simple ‘wear and tear’ disease
Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis, and is widely considered to be a disease caused by simple wear and tear. However, the latest research suggests that local inflammation may be an important aspect of the disease. INTRODUCTION Osteoarthritis is a common condition that makes a person’s joints stiff and painful, particularly in the […]
Identifying indicators for quality of care in osteoarthritis
Quality indicators can act as a measure of how well osteoarthritis patients are being treated, and how likely they are to receive a particular level of care from their general practitioner (GP). INTRODUCTION Osteoarthritis is a common condition that makes a person’s joints stiff and painful, particularly in the morning. It is a frequent reason […]
Joint damage linked to worsening symptoms in early knee osteoarthritis
For people with early osteoarthritis in their knee, a new study suggests that worsening symptoms may be tied to rapidly progressing damage in their joint. INTRODUCTION Osteoarthritis happens when the protective cartilage on the ends of bones within joints wears down over time. When cartilage is lost the bones rub together. Over time this rubbing […]
Exercise therapy can delay need for hip replacement
If you have hip osteoarthritis, doing a course of exercise therapy may mean you are less likely to need a hip replacement in the next few years. INTRODUCTION Many people get stiff joints from osteoarthritis as they get older. For some people, severe pain and stiffness in their hip joints means they can’t get around very well. […]
Tanezumab plus diclofenac for osteoarthritis pain?
Taking an experimental drug called tanezumab along with a common pain medicine can help osteoarthritis symptoms, a study suggests. However, the chance of side effects from this combined treatment seems to outweigh the benefits. INTRODUCTION Osteoarthritis is the most common condition affecting the joints. Many people get osteoarthritis in their knees or hips, which makes them stiff and […]
Improving standards of care for rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis
INTRODUCTION A study involving doctors, patients, and policy makers has outlined the conditions needed to improve standards of care for people with rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis. Importantly, the EUMUSC.NET project projectstudy was co-financed by the European Community (EC Community Action in the Field of Health 2008– 2013) and by the European League Against Rheumatism (EULAR). WHAT DO WE […]
