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Osteoarthritis News and Research

Osteoarthritis and Obesity Cut Healthy Years Short
Millions of Americans have fewer healthy, pain-free years because of these conditions. 2/28/11

Number of Knee Replacements Surge in Younger Patients
Benefits seen in older people are less clear than for those younger than 60. 1/19/12

Knee OA on the Rise in Younger People
New studies show knee osteoarthritis is increasing in those younger than 65, and diet plus exercise help with pain and movement. 11/9/11

Knee Injuries on the Rise in Young Athletes
Intense sports may put youngsters on the road to osteoarthritis. 11/7/11

OA Affects Big Joints More in African-Americans
In black patients, osteoarthritis is more common in hips, knees and spines than in hands. 10/25/11

Study Finds Chondroitin Sulfate Helps Hand OA
Supplement worth a try, but benefits may be modest. 9/9/11

A Third Genetic Link Found in Osteoarthritis
New clue could lead to treatment options. 9/2/11

People With OA More Sedentary Than Previously Believed
Study finds 40 percent of men and 56 percent of women with knee osteoarthritis are completely inactive. 8/19/11

Contaminated Water in Ohio and West Virginia Linked to OA
A chemical used in non-stick coatings may raise the risk of osteoarthritis. 7/22/11

Adequate Rehab After ACL Repair Cuts OA Risk
Restoring full range of motion to the knee is key to reducing the risk of osteoarthritis. 7/19/11

Military at Higher Risk of Osteoarthritis
More U.S. service members have OA than their civilian peers. 7/6/11

Lead Levels in Blood Linked to OA
Exposure to lead is another risk factor for osteoarthritis. 3/28/11

More Proof Exercise Good for Knee OA
A new study shows bone spurs that result from exercise help the knee adapt to loads and forces during physical activity. 3/11/11

Study Finds Glucosamine Supplements Are No Help for Back Pain
People with osteoarthritis of the spine see no relief from glucosamine 7/7/10

Studies Stir Debate Over Platelet-rich Plasma Therapy
Studies show platelet-rich plasma may benefit osteoarthritis, related conditions 3/11/10

Joint Replacement for Osteoarthritis
Joint surgery improves symptoms in older adults with OA.

Knee Osteoarthritis - New Study Shows Higher Risk
Research shows a 1 in 2 risk of developing OA before age 85. 9/15/08

Knee Osteoarthritis Study: Interview with the Authors
Experts in epidemiology from the CDC talk about the OA study. 9/15/08

Knee Osteoarthritis Study: How It Was Conducted
How major risks were identified in ground-breaking study. 9/15/08

Knee Osteoarthritis Study: Recruiting by Age, Race and More
The Johnston County, N.C., osteoarthritis study: Who the participants are. 9/15/08

What Being Overweight Does to Your OA Risk
An Arthritis Foundation-funded study shows obesity increases the risk of advanced knee osteoarthritis. 10/26/08

Arthroscopic Knee Surgery Little Help for Arthritis
Find out the latest on what works and what doesn't. 9/11/08

New Technology May Enable Early Osteoarthritis Diagnosis
A new type of MRI gives doctors a better view. 8/20/08

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