Osteoarthritis

The Rheumatology Network osteoarthritis clinical focus page provides information on the latest osteoarthritis and osteoporosis news, study and clinical trial findings, and clinical guideline updates. We feature expert interviews with leading physicians and investigators, articles, videos, podcasts, and breaking FDA approvals for osteoarthritis drugs.

Kim Bennell, PhD: Benefits of an Online Yoga Program for Patients with Knee Osteoarthritis

September 26, 2022

Kim Bennell, PhD, discusses her study “Effectiveness of an Unsupervised Online Yoga Program on Pain and Function in People With Knee Osteoarthritis: A Randomized Clinical Trial.”

BMI Reductions Linked to Lowered Risk of Developing Knee Osteoarthritis

September 22, 2022

Although results were associative rather than causative, a decrease in BMI may prevent, delay, or slow the structural defects in knee osteoarthritis.

Yoga Program Improves Physical Function in Patients with Knee Osteoarthritis

September 21, 2022

"Online interventions have the potential to reach a wide audience, allowing exercise to be undertaken from the comfort and convenience of home and thereby overcoming some of the barriers to exercise reported in the osteoarthritis population.”

Ampion Improves Pain and Function in Severe Osteoarthritis of the Knee

March 03, 2022

Aspartyl-alanyl-diketopiperazine (Ampion), an intra-articular injection, works to regulate immune responses that are connected to pain, inflammation, and joint damage in patients with osteoarthritis of the knee.

Higher BMI Linked to Greater Pain Severity in Osteoarthritis

February 10, 2022

According to the study, weight loss may be an effective strategy to prevent or treat pain in patients with hand osteoarthritis.

Duloxetine Does Not Improve Pain in Patients With Knee Osteoarthritis

January 13, 2022

While investigators were hopeful that duloxetine, an SNRI, would reduce chronic pain in patients with knee osteoarthritis, results were lackluster and clinically insignificant.

Mobile Health App Increases Mobility and Function in Patients With Knee Osteoarthritis

October 26, 2021

“Using the strengthening exercises with mHealth may have the potential to reduce pain, improve mobility, functional activity, and activities of daily living among knee osteoarthritis patients who are overweight or obese," investigators stated.

Overdrive Podcast: Controversies in Osteoporosis

October 25, 2021

On this month's episode of Overdrive, E Michael Lewiecki, MD, discusses recent controversies and trends in osteoporosis management, predictions for 2022, and how COVID-19 impacted the treatment landscape for rheumatologists.

Physical Activity Increases Function in Patients With Knee Osteoarthritis

October 22, 2021

A regular fitness routine was associated with less pain and stiffness, as well as an increase in functional capacity, in patients with knee osteoarthritis.

E Michael Lewiecki, MD: Controversies in Osteoporosis

October 11, 2021

E Michael Lewiecki, MD, discusses his CCR West presentations entitled, “Controversies in Osteoporosis” and “What's New in Osteoporosis for 2021?”