Search results for "Osteoarthritis"
Viscosupplementation for knee osteoarthritis has little benefit, analysis finds
Viscosupplementation for knee osteoarthritis offers little clinical benefit and increases risk for adverse events, a new study has found.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2012/06/12/2.htm
12 Jun 2012
MKSAP Quiz: 2-year history of enlargement and discomfort of the metacarpophalangeal joints
This week's quiz asks readers to evaluate a 62-year-old man for a two-year history of enlargement and discomfort of the metacarpophalangeal joints of both hands.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2012/06/05/3.htm
5 Jun 2012
Hand, knee and hip osteoarthritis recommendations updated
Revised recommendations aimed at improving the treatment of patients with osteoarthritis of the hand, hip and knee were published by the American College of Rheumatology on March 27.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2012/04/03/2.htm
3 Apr 2012
Bisphosphonate use associated with extended implant survival in knee, hip replacements
Bisphosphonate use was associated with an almost twofold increase in implant survival time in patients undergoing lower limb arthroplasty, researchers found.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2011/12/13/5.htm
13 Dec 2011
MKSAP Quiz: a 5-day history of knee pain and swelling
A 69-year-old woman is evaluated for a 5-day history of pain and swelling in the right knee that developed after a prolonged period of gardening in her backyard. This week's MKSAP question asks readers to determine the most likely diagnosis.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2011/06/28/3.htm
28 Jun 2011
Evaluating ‘weekend warrior’ knee injuries
Knee injuries are a common complaint attended to in the primary care setting. Many diagnostic tests can be performed in under a minute, sparring unneeded referrals to orthopedists.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2011/06/knee.htm
1 Jun 2011
Internists don't need to defer treating pain
Pain is one of the most common symptoms seen by primary care physicians, but it can be the most difficult to handle. Chronic pain often requires time-intensive, complex regimens that call for careful management and monitoring, which is not easy to achieve in a busy primary care practice.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2011/05/pain.htm
1 May 2011
MKSAP Quiz: severe knee pain and swelling
A 78-year-old man with a 15-year history of osteoarthritis is evaluated for severe pain and swelling of the left knee of 4 days' duration. What is the most appropriate treatment for this patient?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2011/04/26/3.htm
26 Apr 2011
MKSAP Quiz: 3-week history of fatigue, nausea, and poor appetite
Patients need to be told they are overweight, study findsDrug adverse events affect patients' choices more than benefits
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2011/03/08/3.htm
8 Mar 2011
Warnings on prostate drugs, HIV combination therapy
Recalls, warnings, and approvals.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2011/01/fda.htm
1 Jan 2011