A blood test could help doctors spot the signs of knee osteoarthritis at least eight years before it shows up on X-rays, a new study claims.
After analyzing the blood of 200 white British women, half diagnosed with knee osteoarthritis and half without, researchers discov...
Early-onset arthritis may hit as many as one in every four young people who undergo anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction surgeries, new research warns.
The arthritic pain emerges within 6 to 12 months post-surgery, according to Michigan State University (MSU) ...
It's well known that long-acting opioid meds raise the odds for addiction in users -- including folks dealing with pain after an orthopedic surgery.
Now, new research suggests that patients fare just as well if doctors prescribe less risky immediate-release opioids follo...
Once considered harmless by doctors, calcium crystal deposits in the knee joint actually can contribute to worsening arthritis, a new study warns.
CT scans have revealed that calcium crystals in the knee can promote joint damage, wearing away the cartilage that keeps bon...
A diet supplement derived from citrus fruits reduced swelling and pain after knee replacement surgery, a new clinical trial found.
The flavonoid supplement, diosmin, could offer a new approach to painful swelling after the procedure, according to a team led by
Squats and lunges aren't the most fun exercises, but a new study says they'll help save your knees.
Folks with strong quads building up their thighs appear to be less likely to require a total knee replacement, according to a presentation scheduled for Monday at a meetin...
Robert Fleetwood, 73, needed joint replacements in both knees, both to relieve his arthritis pain and to continue competing in athletic activities.
And thanks to medical advances, Fleetwood was able to go home the same he had each knee replaced, in procedures spaced seve...
While joint reconstruction surgeries are fairly common, they may be anything but routine for people with sickle cell disease.
Patients with the blood disorder who undergo total knee replacement are at a higher risk for complications than other patients, according to a ne...
New research offers up some good news for diehard marathon runners: You don't necessarily have to give up running if you are experiencing hip or knee pain.
Contrary to widespread opinion, running marathons does not increase your risk for developing hip or knee osteoarthr...
Even short bouts of light exercise can help the millions of people with knee osteoarthritis reduce pain and improve their range of motion.
Knee osteoarthritis, the wear-and-tear form of the disease, occurs when the cartilage between your bones breaks down, causing pain, ...
Corticosteroid injections to relieve pain in patients with knee osteoarthritis could actually be setting them back.
Two new studies have discovered that, despite the temporary relief of symptoms, the injections were associated with continued progression of the disease.
Over-the-counter pain relievers like aspirin, Aleve or ibuprofen don't do a thing to slow the progression of knee arthritis, and might even make things worse, a new study suggests.
Knee arthritis patients who regularly took nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) w...
For many people, it is possible to slow the loss of joint cartilage as they age and avoid surgery to boot.
A person doesn't have to pack on very many extra pounds before their risk of needing a knee replacement increases substantially, a new evidence review has found.
Weight gain of just 11 pounds increases a woman's odds of needing
While politicians and health officials seek solutions to an opioid epidemic that kills tens of thousands every year, doctors who prescribe the pain medications are seeking alternatives for their patients.
Losing excess weight may not only help prevent knee arthritis, but also slow its progression in people who already have the condition, a recent study suggests.
Researchers found that among over 9,000 middle-aged and older adults, those who managed to shed some extra weig...
Aching joints are common for people over 50, but it's still important to talk to a doctor about it rather than endlessly self-medicating, experts say.
Now, a new poll...
Most people who have had a knee replacement would agree that the procedure brings relief from pain.
And following a comprehensive rehabilitation plan can make recovery...
Adults who tear a key ligament in the knee can fare well with a less extensive type of surgery, preliminary research suggests.
Knee replacement surgery is one of the most common procedures in the United States, with more than 790,000 performed each year.
Deciding the time for knee replacement needs to b...
Physical therapy for knee arthritis tends to cost patients more out-of-pocket and involves a lot more hassle than a quick steroid shot to soothe an aching joint.
But in the long run, physical therapy is at least as cost-effective as steroid injections and is more likely ...
For many people undergoing total hip or knee replacement, same-day surgery is a safe option, new research shows.
Among folks in overall good health, the study of nearly 1.8 million patients found similar post-op complication rates among those who had outpatient joint rep...
Addictive opioid painkillers aren't the only option for patients seeking relief following anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) knee reconstruction, researchers say.
As the United States wrestles with skyrocketing rates of opioid abuse and drug overdose deaths, the findings m...
Dr. Kim Huffman, an avid runner, gets a fair amount of guff from friends about the impact that her favorite exercise has on her body.
"People all the time tell me, 'Oh, you wait until you're 60. Your knees are going to hate you for it'," Huffman said. "And I'm like, 'Tha...
After knee replacement surgery, many patients experience a level of pain that has them reaching for prescription opioid painkillers. Now new research suggests that using acupuncture during the operation may help reduce that pain without raising the risk of addiction.
"Th...
When people have knee arthritis, cartilage cushioning the joint progressively breaks down. Now an early study hints at a possible solution: replacing it with cartilage from the nose.
Researchers tested the approach in just two patients with knee arthritis, and said much ...
Just a fraction of older Americans with arthritic knees try physical therapy, pain-relieving injections or other more conservative measures before undergoing knee replacement surgery, new research shows.
And this may be driven by what type of doctor they see to treat the...
For those who suffer painful arthritis in their aging knees, new research suggests a noninvasive treatment might deliver lasting relief.
Called genicular artery embolization, the roughly two-hour catheter treatment involves a once-and-done injection of tiny hydrogel part...
Opioids and arthritic knees are a costly mix, new research claims.
"These data offer new evidence of the magnitude of the societal burden generated by opioid use and misuse, and could be used to educate health care providers and health policy decision makers on the best ...
For some patients suffering from knee arthritis, a special procedure may reduce the need for a total knee replacement, Canadian researchers say.
By getting what is known as a 'high tibial osteotomy,' younger patients with less severe joint damage who are physically acti...
Lots of Americans suffer from painful arthritic knees, but a new study finds that wearing the right type of shoe may help ease discomfort.
Patients with knee arthritis will achieve greater pain relief by opting for sturdy and supportive shoes rather than flat flexible fo...
Millions of Americans suffer from the pain of arthritic knees. But an innovative exercise regimen may help relieve discomfort and improve knee function, a new study finds.
The program is called STEP-KOA (short for stepped exercise program for patients with knee osteoarth...
High levels of a protein that lubricates the knee joint may actually be a harbinger of impending joint disease, a surprising animal study suggests.
The researchers looked at the role of the protein, known as lubricin, in anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries in ...
If your knees crack when you walk or run, don't be too worried, an expert says.
"Knee cracking could mean lots of things," said Harshvardhan Singh, assistant professor in the department of physical therapy at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. "If it is painfu...
Joint replacements for knee osteoarthritis are becoming more common, and now researchers have identified jobs that may lead to one.
Based on a review of 71 studies that included nearly one million workers, the riskiest occupations include agriculture, construction, ...
People at high risk for knee arthritis don't need to avoid jogging and other types of vigorous exercise, a new study suggests.
Some folks hold back on physical activity because they fear it will increase their chances of developing knee arthritis, so researchers from...
Folks with knee arthritis will get more out of physical therapy than a cortisone shot, a new clinical trial argues.
People with osteoarthritis of the knee had less pain and disability after one year of physical therapy than others who received as many as three inject...
Your knee might never be the same after undergoing surgery for a torn anterior cruciate ligament (ACL), and the reason is in your head, a small, new study suggests.
It turns out ACL reconstruction causes changes in the structure of your brain, a University of Michiga...
It's a question many aging Americans face: Is it time to replace my aching knee, or should I wait?
New research suggests that for far too many patients, the procedure is done either too late or too soon.
Much of the success of knee replacement surgery for k...
Teen girls who play several sports have a lower injury risk than those who focus on just one, a new study finds.
It included more than 1,100 girls who play basketball, soccer and volleyball. Most were middle and high school students; some were in college.
G...
Whether you're mountain biking, kicking a soccer ball with friends, or just sprinting down the street to catch a bus, your quadriceps are hard at work.
The quads are the large muscles that run down the fronts of your thighs. The stronger they are, the less strain ea...
Ever hear your joints clicking, creaking or crunching? Now, researchers say a new technique that listens closely to knees may help doctors diagnose and monitor osteoarthritis.
In the new study, researchers attached small microphones to participants' knees, which allo...
Arthritis in the knees can strike people as young as 45, with symptoms severe enough to limit activities and harm quality of life. What can be done about it?
First, know that inactivity isn't the answer. You need to move, so try low-impact exercises like walking and ...
British researchers have pinpointed which factors put knee replacement patients at high risk for severe infection and repeat surgery.
"This information provides me with the strong evidence I need to discuss the risk of infection with my patients undergoing knee repla...
Walking the golf course instead of riding in a cart offers heart health benefits that may outweigh potential joint harm for golfers with knee osteoarthritis, a new small study reports.
The study included 10 golfers with knee osteoarthritis who played two 18-hole rou...
If you need a new hip or knee, take heart: The vast majority of these joint replacements last decades, new research shows.
The conclusion stems from an exhaustive review of several hundred thousand joint replacements in Australia, Denmark, Finland, Norway, Sweden and...