Knee replacement
Knee-replacement surgery is frequently done and highly successful. It relieves pain and
improves knee function in people with advanced arthritis of the joint. The most common …
improves knee function in people with advanced arthritis of the joint. The most common …
Management of primary knee osteoarthritis and indications for total knee arthroplasty for general practitioners
MD Van Manen, J Nace, MA Mont - Journal of Osteopathic Medicine, 2012 - degruyter.com
Osteoarthritis (OA) of the knee, one of the most common causes of disability, continues to
increase in prevalence as the older adult and obese populations grow. Often, the general …
increase in prevalence as the older adult and obese populations grow. Often, the general …
Chemical exchange saturation transfer magnetic resonance imaging of human knee cartilage at 3 T and 7 T
The sensitivity of chemical exchange saturation transfer (CEST) on glycosaminoglycans
(GAGs) in human knee cartilage (gagCEST) in vivo was evaluated at 3 and 7 T field …
(GAGs) in human knee cartilage (gagCEST) in vivo was evaluated at 3 and 7 T field …
Massage therapy for osteoarthritis of the knee: a randomized dose-finding trial
AI Perlman, A Ali, VY Njike, D Hom, A Davidi… - PLoS …, 2012 - journals.plos.org
Background In a previous trial of massage for osteoarthritis (OA) of the knee, we
demonstrated feasibility, safety and possible efficacy, with benefits that persisted at least 8 …
demonstrated feasibility, safety and possible efficacy, with benefits that persisted at least 8 …
Former male elite athletes have a higher prevalence of osteoarthritis and arthroplasty in the hip and knee than expected
M Tveit, BE Rosengren, JÅ Nilsson… - … American journal of …, 2012 - journals.sagepub.com
Background: Intense exercise has been reported as one risk factor for hip and knee
osteoarthritis (OA). Purpose: This study aimed to evaluate (1) whether this is true for both …
osteoarthritis (OA). Purpose: This study aimed to evaluate (1) whether this is true for both …
Exercise and nutritional interventions for improving aging muscle health
Skeletal muscle mass declines with age (ie, sarcopenia) resulting in muscle weakness and
functional limitations. Sarcopenia has been associated with physiological changes in …
functional limitations. Sarcopenia has been associated with physiological changes in …
Aquatic exercise & balneotherapy in musculoskeletal conditions
AP Verhagen, JR Cardoso… - Best Practice & Research …, 2012 - Elsevier
This is a best-evidence synthesis providing an evidence-based summary on the
effectiveness of aquatic exercises and balneotherapy in the treatment of musculoskeletal …
effectiveness of aquatic exercises and balneotherapy in the treatment of musculoskeletal …
Impact of educational and patient decision aids on decisional conflict associated with total knee arthroplasty
S De Achaval, L Fraenkel, RJ Volk, V Cox… - Arthritis care & …, 2012 - Wiley Online Library
Objective To examine the impact of a videobooklet patient decision aid supplemented by an
interactive values clarification exercise on decisional conflict in patients with knee …
interactive values clarification exercise on decisional conflict in patients with knee …
[HTML][HTML] Identification of the pathogenic pathways in osteoarthritic hip cartilage: commonality and discord between hip and knee OA
OBJECTIVE: To define for the first time the transcriptomes of normal and end-stage
osteoarthritis (OA) hip cartilage. MATERIALS AND METHODS: RNA was isolated from …
osteoarthritis (OA) hip cartilage. MATERIALS AND METHODS: RNA was isolated from …
Factors associated with prolonged length of stay following a total knee replacement in patients aged over 75
S Raut, SC Mertes, G Muniz-Terrera… - International …, 2012 - Springer
Purpose The aim of this study was to examine factors associated with a prolonged length of
stay (LOS) in patients over 75 undergoing a total knee replacement (TKR). Methods Patients …
stay (LOS) in patients over 75 undergoing a total knee replacement (TKR). Methods Patients …