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Agostini F, Bressanin E, de Sire A, Finamore N, Alviti F, Santilli V, Bernetti A, Paoloni M, Mangone M. The Effect of Intra-Articular Injections of Hyaluronic Acid for the Treatment of Trapezio-Metacarpal Joint Osteoarthritis. J Pers Med 2024; 14:806. [PMID: 39201998 PMCID: PMC11355929 DOI: 10.3390/jpm14080806] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/08/2024] [Revised: 07/13/2024] [Accepted: 07/28/2024] [Indexed: 09/03/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Osteoarthritis of the basal thumb joint is a debilitating disease with a high prevalence. Among pharmacological treatments, intra-articular injections of hyaluronic acid have been clinically applied. This study aimed to investigate the effectiveness and safety of intra-articular injections of hyaluronic acid for the treatment of trapezio-metacarpal joint osteoarthritis (TMOA), over a one-year period. METHODS Patients with TMOA were enrolled and treated with five consecutive intra-articular injections of hyaluronic acid (20 mg/2 mL, 500-750 KDa, HyalganBio) at weekly intervals. Primary outcomes were pain during different activities (changes in numerical rating scale) and function (pinch and grip strength), and secondary outcomes were safety (adverse events) and patient-reported outcomes (quick-DASH and SF-12). The outcomes were evaluated at baseline and 1-, 3-, 6-, and 12- months after the last injection. RESULTS A total of 29 patients were included. All participants completed the five injective sessions and the first follow-up. A total of 15 patients completed the study. During the follow-up period, intra-articular injections of hyaluronic acid have significantly reduced spontaneous and provoked pain and improved disability. No severe systemic adverse events were reported. CONCLUSIONS At a follow-up of up to 12 months, patients with TMOA treated with intra-articular hyaluronic acid injections reported improvements in pain relief and quality of life.
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- Francesco Agostini
- Department of Anatomy, Histology, Forensic Medicine and Orthopedics, Sapienza University, 00185 Rome, Italy; (F.A.); (E.B.); (F.A.); (M.P.); (M.M.)
- Department of Neurological and Rehabilitation Science, IRCCS San Raffaele, 00163 Rome, Italy
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- Department of Anatomy, Histology, Forensic Medicine and Orthopedics, Sapienza University, 00185 Rome, Italy; (F.A.); (E.B.); (F.A.); (M.P.); (M.M.)
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- Research Center on Musculoskeletal Health, MusculoSkeletalHealth@UMG, University of Catanzaro “Magna Graecia”, 88100 Catanzaro, Italy;
- Physical and Rehabilitative Medicine Division, Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, University of Catanzaro “Magna Graecia”, 88100 Catanzaro, Italy
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- Department of Anatomy, Histology, Forensic Medicine and Orthopedics, Sapienza University, 00185 Rome, Italy; (F.A.); (E.B.); (F.A.); (M.P.); (M.M.)
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- Department of Anatomy, Histology, Forensic Medicine and Orthopedics, Sapienza University, 00185 Rome, Italy; (F.A.); (E.B.); (F.A.); (M.P.); (M.M.)
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- Department of Anatomy, Histology, Forensic Medicine and Orthopedics, Sapienza University, 00185 Rome, Italy; (F.A.); (E.B.); (F.A.); (M.P.); (M.M.)
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- Department of Biological and Environmental Science and Technologies, University of Salento, 73100 Lecce, Italy;
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- Department of Anatomy, Histology, Forensic Medicine and Orthopedics, Sapienza University, 00185 Rome, Italy; (F.A.); (E.B.); (F.A.); (M.P.); (M.M.)
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- Department of Anatomy, Histology, Forensic Medicine and Orthopedics, Sapienza University, 00185 Rome, Italy; (F.A.); (E.B.); (F.A.); (M.P.); (M.M.)
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Han G, Cai L, Li B, Li Q, Yue luo, Wang Q, Kang P. Bibliometric analysis of synovial in osteoarthritis in the last 10 years. Heliyon 2024; 10:e33406. [PMID: 39035546 PMCID: PMC11259837 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e33406] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/11/2023] [Revised: 06/19/2024] [Accepted: 06/20/2024] [Indexed: 07/23/2024] Open
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Background Our aim was to examine trends in the bibliometric analysis of synovial for osteoarthritis over the last 10 years. Methods Publications relevant to synovial in osteoarthritis from 2013 to 2022 were retrieved from the Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-E), Social Sciences Citation Index (SSCI), and Web of Science Core Collection (WoSCC) databases. The countries/regions, institutions, authors, journals, references, and keywords related to this topic were extracted using Citespace and Vosviewer. Citespace and Vosviewer were also used to identify and analyze this field's research hotspots and trends. Results Over the past 10 years, 5738 articles addressing the role of synovium in osteoarthritis have been published. Between 2013 and 2022, 2021 had the highest amount of published articles (a total of 756 published articles, or 13.18 % of the total articles) covering synovial in osteoarthritis. China was the country that published the most articles, while Duke University was the institution that published the most articles. Osteoarthritis and Cartilage was the journal with the most publications related to the study of Synovium in osteoarthritis. The National Nature Science Foundation of China provided the most funding. According to the analysis of keyword burst detection, human cartilage, control experiment, and exosomes were the most searched at different points in time. Conclusion In the last ten years, both the number of citations and the article discussing synovial in osteoarthritis have increased. The top 10 most searched keywords were "osteoarthritis","synovial fluid", "inflammation", "cartilage", "expression","rheumatoid arthritis","articular cartilage", "knee osteoarthritis", "synovial", "knee". According to the timeline view of co-citation clustering, synovial components and their expressions have emerged as hotspots of research associated with synovial osteoarthritis.
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- Guangtao Han
- West China Hospital of Sichuan University, China
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- West China Hospital of Sichuan University, China
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- West China Hospital of Sichuan University, China
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- West China Hospital of Sichuan University, China
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- West China Hospital of Sichuan University, China
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- West China Hospital of Sichuan University, China
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- West China Hospital of Sichuan University, China
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Koria L, Farndon M, Jones E, Mengoni M, Brockett C. Changes in subchondral bone morphology with osteoarthritis in the ankle. PLoS One 2024; 19:e0290914. [PMID: 38889162 PMCID: PMC11185451 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0290914] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/24/2023] [Accepted: 02/27/2024] [Indexed: 06/20/2024] Open
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Significant alterations to subchondral trabecular bone microarchitecture are observed in late-stage osteoarthritis (OA). However, detailed investigation of these changes to bone in the ankle are under-reported. This study aimed to fully characterise the trabecular morphology in OA ankle bone specimens compared to non-diseased (ND) controls using both standard and individual-trabecular segmentation-based (ITS) analyses. Ten ND tibial bone specimens were extracted from three cadaveric ankles, as well as five OA bone specimens from patients undergoing total ankle arthroplasty surgery. Each specimen was scanned using microcomputed tomography from which a 4 mm cuboidal volume was extracted for analysis. Morphological parameters for the subchondral trabecular bone were measured using BoneJ (NIH ImageJ) and 3D ITS for whole volumes and at each depth level in 1 mm increments. The results show an overall increase in bone volume fraction (p<0.01) and trabecular thickness (p<0.001) with OA, with a decrease in anisotropy (p<0.05). ITS analysis showed OA bone was composed of more rod-like trabeculae and plate-like trabeculae compared to ND bone. Numerous properties were depth dependent, but the results demonstrated that towards the subchondral bone plate, both rod- and plate-like trabeculae were thicker, rods were longer and plates had increased surface area. Overall, this study has verified key microstructural alterations to ankle subchondral bone that are found in other OA lower-limb joints. Depth-based analysis has highlighted differences of interest for further evaluation into the remodelling mechanisms that occur with OA, which is critical to understanding the role of subchondral bone microarchitecture in the progression of the disease.
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- Lekha Koria
- Institute of Medical and Biological Engineering, School of Mechanical Engineering, University of Leeds, Leeds, United Kingdom
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- Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust, Harrogate, United Kingdom
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- Leeds Institute of Rheumatic and Musculoskeletal Medicine, School of Medicine, University of Leeds, Leeds, United Kingdom
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- Institute of Medical and Biological Engineering, School of Mechanical Engineering, University of Leeds, Leeds, United Kingdom
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- Institute of Medical and Biological Engineering, School of Mechanical Engineering, University of Leeds, Leeds, United Kingdom
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Rapp C, Boudif F, Bourgoin C, Lohse A, Conrozier T. A Cross-Sectional Study of Factors Predicting the Duration of the Efficacy of Viscosupplementation in Knee Osteoarthritis. J Clin Med 2024; 13:1949. [PMID: 38610715 PMCID: PMC11012299 DOI: 10.3390/jcm13071949] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/21/2024] [Revised: 03/21/2024] [Accepted: 03/25/2024] [Indexed: 04/14/2024] Open
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Background: An advanced radiological stage and obesity are predictive of poorer and shorter responses to viscosupplementation in patients with knee osteoarthritis (OA). Very little is known regarding the impact of other factors such as sport practice, comorbidities, or anatomical features of OA. Methods: This study aimed to investigate patients' and OA characteristics associated with the duration of the effectiveness (DE) of viscosupplementation in patients with knee OA. It was a cross-sectional, single-centre clinical trial in patients with knee OA treated with intra-articular (IA) hyaluronic acid (HA) injection(s) within the previous 3 years. The investigators collected data regarding demographic and radiographic features (Kellgren-Lawrence grade and involved knee compartments), dosing regimen (single or repeat injections), the presence and volume of joint effusion, previous or concomitant IA corticosteroid injection, the number of previous viscosupplementations, and comorbidities. Patients completed a questionnaire including the self-assessment of DE (the number of weeks during which viscosupplementation was effective on symptoms), the activity level (sedentary, active, or athletic), and the level of sport activity (light, moderate, or intensive). Predictors of the DE were studied in bivariate and multivariate analyses. Results: In total, 105 patients (149 knees) were analysed (62% women, mean age 66.1 ± 13.2 years, mean BMI 27.5 ± 7.5 kg/m2). The mean DE was 48.2 ± 24.8 weeks. In bivariate analysis, the predictors of a shorter DE were BMI > 27.5 kg/m2, more than three previous viscosupplementations, Kellgren-Lawrence grade 4, sedentary patients, and multicompartmental involvement. In the multivariate analysis, four independent factors remained associated with a shorter DE: BMI > 27.5 kg/m2, multicompartmental knee involvement, number of viscosupplementations >3, and sedentary lifestyle. A statistically significant association between a longer DE and arterial hypertension was found, suggesting a beneficial effect of certain antihypertensive medications. Conclusions: This study confirms that being overweight significantly reduces the duration of the effectiveness of viscosupplementation. It also shows that viscosupplementation is more lastingly effective in unicompartmental OA and among active or athletic patients. The duration of effectiveness decreases when the treatment is repeated more than three times.
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- Charles Rapp
- Department of Rheumatology, Hôpital Nord Franche-Comté, 90400 Belfort, France; (C.R.); (F.B.); (A.L.)
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- Department of Rheumatology, Hôpital Nord Franche-Comté, 90400 Belfort, France; (C.R.); (F.B.); (A.L.)
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- Clinical Research Unit, Hôpital Nord Franche-Comté, 90400 Belfort, France;
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- Department of Rheumatology, Hôpital Nord Franche-Comté, 90400 Belfort, France; (C.R.); (F.B.); (A.L.)
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- Department of Rheumatology, Hôpital Nord Franche-Comté, 90400 Belfort, France; (C.R.); (F.B.); (A.L.)
- Clinical Research Unit, Hôpital Nord Franche-Comté, 90400 Belfort, France;
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Öztürk MU, Baygutalp F. A comparative analysis of prolotherapy efficacy in patients with knee osteoarthritis across varied dextrose concentrations. Clin Rheumatol 2023; 42:3321-3331. [PMID: 37540383 DOI: 10.1007/s10067-023-06723-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/18/2023] [Revised: 07/01/2023] [Accepted: 07/25/2023] [Indexed: 08/05/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To compare the effectiveness of prolotherapy with dextrose concentrations of 5%, 10%, and 20% in patients diagnosed with knee osteoarthritis. METHODS This study was planned as a prospective, randomized controlled interventional trial. Prolotherapy at 5% dextrose concentration in group 1, 10% in group 2, and 20% in group 3 was applied to the knee intra-articularly and periarticularly at 0, 3, and 6 weeks, and a home exercise program was given. Group 4 received a home exercise program. All groups received hotpack therapy at weeks 0, 3, and 6. Outcome measures included the visual analog scale (VAS), Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index (WOMAC), knee range of motion, timed up and go test, and Short Form-36. RESULTS A total of 128 patients were divided into 4 groups. At the 6th and 12th weeks, VAS scores were significantly lower in groups 2 and 3 than in group 4 (p < 0.05). At the 12th week, the WOMAC pain score was significantly lower in group 3 than in group 4, and WOMAC physical function and WOMAC total scores were significantly lower in groups 1, 2, and 3 than in group 4 (p < 0.05). Week 6 active and passive knee flexion and week 12 passive knee flexion were significantly higher in group 3 than in group 4 (p < 0.05). CONCLUSIONS Although no significant difference was observed among the dextrose prolotherapy groups, higher dextrose concentrations demonstrated a greater improvement compared to the control group. Therefore, the use of 20% dextrose is recommended due to its significant superiority. Long-term follow-up and placebo-controlled studies are needed. TRIAL REGISTRATION ClinicalTrial.gov Identifier: NCT05537077, registration date: 09.03.2022, retrospectively registered. Key Points • The utilization of dextrose prolotherapy has gained popularity in the management of osteoarthritis, aiming to harness its regenerative and proliferative properties. However, the comparative efficacy of various concentrations of dextrose prolotherapy in treating knee osteoarthritis remains unexplored in the literature. This study aimed to address this gap by comparing different concentrations of dextrose prolotherapy in the treatment of knee osteoarthritis. The findings revealed no statistically significant difference among the various concentrations of dextrose prolotherapy for knee osteoarthritis treatment.
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- Muhammet Uğur Öztürk
- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Faculty of Medicine, Atatürk University, Erzurum, Turkey.
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- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Faculty of Medicine, Atatürk University, Erzurum, Turkey
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De Marziani L, Sangiorgio A, Bensa A, Boffa A, Andriolo L, Filardo G. Intra-articular injections in sport-active patients with degenerative cartilage lesions or osteoarthritis of the knee: a systematic review. J Exp Orthop 2023; 10:112. [PMID: 37938446 PMCID: PMC10632330 DOI: 10.1186/s40634-023-00674-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/13/2023] [Accepted: 10/09/2023] [Indexed: 11/09/2023] Open
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PURPOSE The aim of this systematic review was to analyse the available clinical evidence on intra-articular knee injections for the treatment of degenerative cartilage lesions and osteoarthritis (OA) in sport-active patients. METHODS A literature search was performed in July 2023 according to the PRISMA guidelines on three electronic databases (PubMed, Cochrane, Web of Science). Studies addressing intra-articular injections for degenerative knee cartilage lesions or knee OA in sport-active patients were included. The Downs and Black's "checklist for measuring quality" was used to evaluate risk of bias and quality of the included studies. RESULTS Only 10 clinical studies for a total of 296 sport-active patients were included, with a publication trend increasing over time. The studies were 9 case series and 1 RCT; 7 studies focused on hyaluronic acid (HA), 2 studies focused on platelet-rich plasma (PRP), while 1 study compared HA and PRP. Overall, safety and positive clinical findings were for both HA and PRP, although not always with satisfactory results in terms of return to sport. The Downs and Black evaluation showed an overall poor quality of the included studies, with an average score of 21.1 points (range 19-25). CONCLUSIONS The available clinical evidence is still limited, with only a few studies published and an overall low-quality of evidence, suggesting a potential role of HA and PRP injections to treat these patients. However, further high-level trials are needed to confirm the real benefits of these treatments for the management of sport-active patients affected by degenerative cartilage lesions or OA of the knee.
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- Luca De Marziani
- Clinica Ortopedica e Traumatologica 2, IRCCS Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli, Bologna, Italy
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- Service of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Department of Surgery, EOC, Lugano, Switzerland
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- Service of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Department of Surgery, EOC, Lugano, Switzerland
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- Clinica Ortopedica e Traumatologica 2, IRCCS Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli, Bologna, Italy
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- Clinica Ortopedica e Traumatologica 2, IRCCS Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli, Bologna, Italy.
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- Service of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Department of Surgery, EOC, Lugano, Switzerland
- Applied and Translational Research (ATR) Center, IRCCS Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli, Bologna, Italy
- Faculty of Biomedical Sciences, Università della Svizzera Italiana, Lugano, Switzerland
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Bernetti A, Agostini F, Paoloni M, Raele MV, Farì G, Megna M, Mangone M. Could Hyaluronic Acid Be Considered as a Senomorphic Agent in Knee Osteoarthritis? A Systematic Review. Biomedicines 2023; 11:2858. [PMID: 37893231 PMCID: PMC10604344 DOI: 10.3390/biomedicines11102858] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/13/2023] [Revised: 10/19/2023] [Accepted: 10/20/2023] [Indexed: 10/29/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Knee osteoarthritis (KOA) is one of the most common causes of disability in elderly patients and tends to be a major burden on social and health care spending. Despite its severe socioeconomic impact, KOA remains, to date, an incurable disease. Due to its proper characteristics, KOA represents a favorable disease model for experimenting with senotherapeutics, a group of treatments that counteract the development of age-related disorders and chronic diseases. In recent years, the use of intra-articular hyaluronic acid (IAHA) in the treatment of diseases related to the wear and tear of the articular cartilage has been gaining popularity. Given its ability in joint lubrification, shock absorption, and cell signaling, our aim is to investigate, through the existing scientific literature, its potential role as a senomorphic agent, emphasizing its crucial function in KOA patients. Indeed, senomorphics are a particular group of senotherapeutics capable of modulating the functions and morphology of senescent cells to those of young cells or delaying the progression of young cells to senescent cells in tissues. METHODS A search in the scientific literature (PubMed, Cochrane Library, and Google Scholar) was carried out from 2019 to 2023, thus the last 5 years. RESULTS One hundred thirty-eight articles were found concerning the role of hyaluronic acid injections in KOA patients. In these studies, its therapeutic efficacy, its anti-inflammatory properties, and its low risk of side effects emerged. CONCLUSION IAHA injections are a valuable treatment option for KOA while they can provide pain relief, improve joint function, and slow the progression of joint degeneration. The inhibitory effect of HA on MMP13 and its action as a senomorphic agent suggests that it may have additional benefits beyond its lubricating and shock-absorbing properties. In order to clarify its mechanisms of action and to optimize its clinical use, further studies are definitely needed.
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- Andrea Bernetti
- Department of Biological and Environmental Sciences and Technologies (DiSTeBA), Università del Salento, 73100 Lecce, Italy;
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- Department of Anatomical and Histological Sciences, Legal Medicine and Orthopedics, Sapienza University, 00189 Rome, Italy; (F.A.); (M.P.); (M.M.)
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- Department of Anatomical and Histological Sciences, Legal Medicine and Orthopedics, Sapienza University, 00189 Rome, Italy; (F.A.); (M.P.); (M.M.)
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- Department of Translational Biomedicine and Neuroscience (DiBraiN), Aldo Moro University, 70121 Bari, Italy; (M.V.R.); (M.M.)
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- Department of Biological and Environmental Sciences and Technologies (DiSTeBA), Università del Salento, 73100 Lecce, Italy;
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- Department of Translational Biomedicine and Neuroscience (DiBraiN), Aldo Moro University, 70121 Bari, Italy; (M.V.R.); (M.M.)
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- Department of Anatomical and Histological Sciences, Legal Medicine and Orthopedics, Sapienza University, 00189 Rome, Italy; (F.A.); (M.P.); (M.M.)
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Westbury LD, Fuggle NR, Pereira D, Oka H, Yoshimura N, Oe N, Mahmoodi S, Niranjan M, Dennison EM, Cooper C. Machine learning as an adjunct to expert observation in classification of radiographic knee osteoarthritis: findings from the Hertfordshire Cohort Study. Aging Clin Exp Res 2023; 35:1449-1457. [PMID: 37202598 PMCID: PMC10284967 DOI: 10.1007/s40520-023-02428-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/06/2023] [Accepted: 04/26/2023] [Indexed: 05/20/2023]
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BACKGROUND Osteoarthritis is the most prevalent type of arthritis. Many approaches exist for characterising radiographic knee OA, including machine learning (ML). AIMS To examine Kellgren and Lawrence (K&L) scores from ML and expert observation, minimum joint space and osteophyte in relation to pain and function. METHODS Participants from the Hertfordshire Cohort Study, comprising individuals born in Hertfordshire from 1931 to 1939, were analysed. Radiographs were assessed by clinicians and ML (convolutional neural networks) for K&L scoring. Medial minimum joint space and osteophyte area were ascertained using the knee OA computer-aided diagnosis (KOACAD) program. The Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index (WOMAC) was administered. Receiver operating characteristic analysis was implemented for minimum joint space, osteophyte, and observer- and ML-derived K&L scores in relation to pain (WOMAC pain score > 0) and impaired function (WOMAC function score > 0). RESULTS 359 participants (aged 71-80) were analysed. Among both sexes, discriminative capacity regarding pain and function was fairly high for observer-derived K&L scores [area under curve (AUC): 0.65 (95% CI 0.57, 0.72) to 0.70 (0.63, 0.77)]; results were similar among women for ML-derived K&L scores. Discriminative capacity was moderate among men for minimum joint space in relation to pain [0.60 (0.51, 0.67)] and function [0.62 (0.54, 0.69)]. AUC < 0.60 for other sex-specific associations. DISCUSSION Observer-derived K&L scores had higher discriminative capacity regarding pain and function compared to minimum joint space and osteophyte. Among women, discriminative capacity was similar for observer- and ML-derived K&L scores. CONCLUSION ML as an adjunct to expert observation for K&L scoring may be beneficial due to the efficiency and objectivity of ML.
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- Leo D Westbury
- MRC Lifecourse Epidemiology Centre, University of Southampton, Southampton, UK
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- MRC Lifecourse Epidemiology Centre, University of Southampton, Southampton, UK
- The Alan Turing Institute, London, UK
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- Departamento de Engenharia Electrotécnica e de Computadores, Faculdade de Ciências e Tecnologia, FCT/UNL, Universidade Nova de Lisboa, 2829-516, Caparica, Portugal
- Instituto de Telecomunicacoes, 1049-001, Lisbon, Portugal
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- Department of Medical Research and Management for Musculoskeletal Pain, 22nd Century Medical and Research Center, The University of Tokyo, Tokyo, 113-8655, Japan
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- Department of Preventive Medicine for Locomotive Organ Disorders, 22nd Century Medical and Research Center, The University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Preventive Medicine for Locomotive Organ Disorders, 22nd Century Medical and Research Center, The University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
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- Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences, Electronics and Computer Science, University of Southampton, Southampton, UK
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- Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences, Electronics and Computer Science, University of Southampton, Southampton, UK
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- MRC Lifecourse Epidemiology Centre, University of Southampton, Southampton, UK.
- Victoria University of Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand.
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- MRC Lifecourse Epidemiology Centre, University of Southampton, Southampton, UK
- NIHR Southampton Biomedical Research Centre, University of Southampton and University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust, Southampton, UK
- NIHR Oxford Biomedical Research Centre, University of Oxford, Oxford, UK
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Zhou HH, Liao Y, Peng Z, Liu F, Wang Q, Yang W. Association of muscle wasting with mortality risk among adults: A systematic review and meta-analysis of prospective studies. J Cachexia Sarcopenia Muscle 2023. [PMID: 37209044 PMCID: PMC10401550 DOI: 10.1002/jcsm.13263] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/25/2022] [Revised: 03/29/2023] [Accepted: 04/22/2023] [Indexed: 05/22/2023] Open
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The relationship between muscle wasting and mortality risk in the general population remains unclear. Our study was conducted to examine and quantify the associations between muscle wasting and all-cause and cause-specific mortality risks. PubMed, Web of Science and Cochrane Library were searched until 22 March 2023 for main data sources and references of retrieved relevant articles. Prospective studies investigating the associations of muscle wasting with risks of all-cause and cause-specific mortality in the general population were eligible. A random-effect model was used to calculate the pooled relative risk (RR) and 95% confidence intervals (CIs) for the lowest versus normal categories of muscle mass. Subgroup analyses and meta-regression were performed to investigate the potential sources of heterogeneities among studies. Dose-response analyses were conducted to evaluate the relationship between muscle mass and mortality risk. Forty-nine prospective studies were included in the meta-analysis. A total of 61 055 deaths were ascertained among 878 349 participants during the 2.5- to 32-year follow-up. Muscle wasting was associated with higher mortality risks of all causes (RR = 1.36, 95% CI, 1.28 to 1.44, I2 = 94.9%, 49 studies), cardiovascular disease (CVD) (RR = 1.29, 95% CI, 1.05 to 1.58, I2 = 88.1%, 8 studies), cancer (RR = 1.14, 95% CI, 1.02 to 1.27, I2 = 38.7%, 3 studies) and respiratory disease (RR = 1.36, 95% CI, 1.11 to 1.67, I2 = 62.8%, 3 studies). Subgroup analyses revealed that muscle wasting, regardless of muscle strength, was significantly associated with a higher all-cause mortality risk. Meta-regression showed that risks of muscle wasting-related all-cause mortality (P = 0.06) and CVD mortality (P = 0.09) were lower in studies with longer follow-ups. An approximately inverse linear dose-response relationship was observed between mid-arm muscle circumference and all-cause mortality risk (P < 0.01 for non-linearity). Muscle wasting was associated with higher mortality risks of all causes, CVD, cancer and respiratory disease in the general population. Early detection and treatment for muscle wasting might be crucial for reducing mortality risk and promoting healthy longevity.
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- Huan-Huan Zhou
- Department of Nutrition and Food Hygiene, Hubei Key Laboratory of Food Nutrition and Safety, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
- Department of Nutrition and Food Hygiene and MOE Key Lab of Environment and Health, School of Public Health, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Nutrition and Food Hygiene, Hubei Key Laboratory of Food Nutrition and Safety, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
- Department of Nutrition and Food Hygiene and MOE Key Lab of Environment and Health, School of Public Health, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Nutrition and Food Hygiene, Hubei Key Laboratory of Food Nutrition and Safety, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
- Department of Nutrition and Food Hygiene and MOE Key Lab of Environment and Health, School of Public Health, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- School of Public Health, Wuhan University, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, School of Public Health, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Nutrition and Food Hygiene, Hubei Key Laboratory of Food Nutrition and Safety, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
- Department of Nutrition and Food Hygiene and MOE Key Lab of Environment and Health, School of Public Health, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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Pires Rodrigues GA, Vuistiner P, Burrus C, Konzelmann M, Léger B, Luthi F. Should we separately measure the pain parameter of the Constant-Murley score in patients with chronic shoulder pain? BMC Musculoskelet Disord 2023; 24:399. [PMID: 37202747 DOI: 10.1186/s12891-023-06441-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/01/2022] [Accepted: 04/18/2023] [Indexed: 05/20/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND The Constant-Murley Score (CMS) is a relatively unique shoulder assessment tool because it combines patient-reported outcomes (pain and activity), performance measurement and clinician-reported outcomes (strength and mobility). With these characteristics, the effect of patient-related psychological factors on the CMS remains debated. We aimed to investigate which parameters of the CMS are influenced by psychological factors by assessing the CMS before and after rehabilitation for chronic shoulder pain. METHODS This retrospective study screened all patients (18-65 years old) who were admitted for interdisciplinary rehabilitation for chronic shoulder pain (≥ 3 months) between May 2012 and December 2017. Patients with unilateral shoulder injuries were eligible. Exclusion criteria were shoulder instability, concomitant neurological injuries, complex regional pain syndrome (including Steinbrocker syndrome), heavy psychiatric issues, and missing data. The Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale, Pain Catastrophizing scale, and Tampa Scale of Kinesiophobia were administered before and after treatment. Regression models were used to estimate associations between psychological factors and the CMS. RESULTS We included 433 patients (88% male, mean age 47±11 years) with a median duration of symptoms of 392.2 days (interquartile range: 266.5-583.5). Rotator cuff issue was present in 71% of patients. During interdisciplinary rehabilitation, patients were followed for a mean of 33.6±7.5 days. The mean CMS at entry was 42.8 ±15.5. The mean gain in CMS after treatment was 10.6 ±10.9. Before treatment, psychological factors were significantly associated with only the pain CMS parameter: -0.37 (95% CI: -0.46 to -0.28), p <0.001. After treatment, psychological factors were associated with the evolution of the four CMS parameters: -0.12 (-0.23 to -0.01) to -0.26 (95% CI: -0.36 to -0.16), p<0.05. CONCLUSIONS This study raises the question of a distinct assessment of pain when assessing shoulder function with CMS in patients with chronic shoulder pain. The separation of the "pain parameter" from the overall CMS score seems illusory with this tool that is used worldwide. However, clinicians should be aware that psychological factors can negatively influence the evolution of all CMS parameters during follow-up, which argues for a biopsychosocial approach to patients with chronic shoulder pain.
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- Gil Augusto Pires Rodrigues
- Department for Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation, Department of Medical Research, Clinique Romande de Réadaptation SUVA, Avenue du Grand-Champsec 90, 1950, sion, Switzerland.
- Musculoskeletal Department, Orthopedics and Traumatology Department, Lausanne University Hospital, Lausanne, Switzerland.
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- Department of Medical Research, Clinique Romande de Réadaptation SUVA, Avenue du Grand-Champsec 90, 1950, Sion, Switzerland
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- Department for Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation, Department of Medical Research, Clinique Romande de Réadaptation SUVA, Avenue du Grand-Champsec 90, 1950, sion, Switzerland
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- Department of Medical Research, Assessment and Consultation Center, Clinique Romande de Réadaptation SUVA, Avenue du Grand-Champsec 90, 1950, Sion, Switzerland
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- Department of Medical Research, Clinique Romande de Réadaptation SUVA, Avenue du Grand-Champsec 90, 1950, Sion, Switzerland
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- Department for Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation, Department of Medical Research, Clinique Romande de Réadaptation SUVA, Avenue du Grand-Champsec 90, 1950, sion, Switzerland
- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Lausanne University Hospital, Rue du Bugnon 46, 1011, Lausanne, Switzerland
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Drummen SJJ, Balogun S, Lahham A, Bennell K, Hinman RS, Callisaya M, Cai G, Otahal P, Winzenberg T, Wang Z, Antony B, Munugoda IP, Martel-Pelletier J, Pelletier JP, Abram F, Jones G, Aitken D. A pilot randomized controlled trial evaluating outdoor community walking for knee osteoarthritis: walk. Clin Rheumatol 2023; 42:1409-1421. [PMID: 36692651 PMCID: PMC10102100 DOI: 10.1007/s10067-022-06477-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/11/2022] [Revised: 12/01/2022] [Accepted: 12/08/2022] [Indexed: 01/25/2023]
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OBJECTIVES To determine the feasibility of a randomized controlled trial (RCT) examining outdoor walking on knee osteoarthritis (KOA) clinical outcomes and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) structural changes. METHOD This was a 24-week parallel two-arm pilot RCT in Tasmania, Australia. KOA participants were randomized to either a walking plus usual care group or a usual care control group. The walking group trained 3 days/week. The primary outcome was feasibility assessed by changes being required to the study design, recruitment, randomization, program adherence, safety, and retention. Exploratory outcomes were changes in symptoms, physical performance/activity, and MRI measures. RESULTS Forty participants (mean age 66 years (SD 1.4) and 60% female) were randomized to walking (n = 24) or usual care (n = 16). Simple randomization resulted in a difference in numbers randomized to the two groups. During the study, class sizes were reduced from 10 to 8 participants to improve supervision, and exclusion criteria were added to facilitate program adherence. In the walking group, total program adherence was 70.0% and retention 70.8% at 24 weeks. The walking group had a higher number of mild adverse events and experienced clinically important improvements in symptoms (e.g., visual analogue scale (VAS) knee pain change in the walking group: - 38.7 mm [95% CI - 47.1 to - 30.3] versus usual care group: 4.3 mm [- 4.9 to 13.4]). CONCLUSIONS This study supports the feasibility of a full-scale RCT given acceptable adherence, retention, randomization, and safety, and recruitment challenges have been identified. Large symptomatic benefits support the clinical usefulness of a subsequent trial. TRIAL REGISTRATION NUMBER 12618001097235. Key Points • This pilot study is the first to investigate the effects of an outdoor walking program on knee osteoarthritis clinical outcomes and MRI joint structure, and it indicates that a full-scale RCT is feasible. • The outdoor walking program (plus usual care) resulted in large improvements in self-reported knee osteoarthritis symptoms compared to usual care alone. • The study identified recruitment challenges, and the manuscript explores these in more details and provides recommendations for future studies.
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- S J J Drummen
- Menzies Institute for Medical Research, University of Tasmania, Hobart, TAS, 7000, Australia.
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- Menzies Institute for Medical Research, University of Tasmania, Hobart, TAS, 7000, Australia
- Australian National University, Canberra, Australia
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- Monash University, Melbourne, Australia
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- The University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Australia
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- The University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Australia
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- Menzies Institute for Medical Research, University of Tasmania, Hobart, TAS, 7000, Australia
- Monash University, Melbourne, Australia
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- Menzies Institute for Medical Research, University of Tasmania, Hobart, TAS, 7000, Australia
- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, School of Public Health, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, Anhui, China
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- Menzies Institute for Medical Research, University of Tasmania, Hobart, TAS, 7000, Australia
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- Menzies Institute for Medical Research, University of Tasmania, Hobart, TAS, 7000, Australia
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- Menzies Institute for Medical Research, University of Tasmania, Hobart, TAS, 7000, Australia
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- Menzies Institute for Medical Research, University of Tasmania, Hobart, TAS, 7000, Australia
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- Menzies Institute for Medical Research, University of Tasmania, Hobart, TAS, 7000, Australia
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- Osteoarthritis Research Unit, University of Montreal Hospital Research Centre (CRCHUM), Montreal, QC, Canada
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- Osteoarthritis Research Unit, University of Montreal Hospital Research Centre (CRCHUM), Montreal, QC, Canada
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- Medical Imaging Research & Development, ArthroLab Inc, Montreal, QC, Canada
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- Menzies Institute for Medical Research, University of Tasmania, Hobart, TAS, 7000, Australia
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- Menzies Institute for Medical Research, University of Tasmania, Hobart, TAS, 7000, Australia
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Anserine bursa palpation tenderness is a risk factor for knee osteoarthritis progression and arthroplasty: data from the Osteoarthritis Initiative. Clin Rheumatol 2023; 42:519-527. [PMID: 36372850 DOI: 10.1007/s10067-022-06429-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/11/2022] [Revised: 10/25/2022] [Accepted: 10/28/2022] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Anserine bursa pain (ABP) is defined as the presence of palpation tenderness medially below the joint line, which is 2 cm from the tibial tuberosity. This study aimed to determine a link between ABP and three knee outcomes: frequent pain, joint space narrowing (JSN) progression, and total knee arthroplasty (TKA). METHODS Participants from the Osteoarthritis Initiative cohort were included in this study. Frequent ABP was defined as presenting thrice at four-time points. The Chi-square test and binary logistic regression analyses examined the associations between ABP and the three knee outcomes. Furthermore, Cox Proportional Hazards Model explored the association between ABP and TKA. RESULTS Baseline ABP was linked to a higher risk of frequent pain (odds ratio (OR): 2.28, 95% confidence interval (CI): 1.76-2.97, P < 0 .001) and TKA (OR: 1.54, 95% CI 1.01-2.36, P = 0 .044) after adjusting for gender, baseline age, body mass index (BMI), and Kellgren-Lawrence (KL) grade. In the frequent ABP group from baseline to the 4-year follow-up (≥ 3 of four-time points), frequent pain (OR: 3.14, 95% CI: 2.34-4.22, P < 0 .001) and TKA (OR: 1.79, 95% CI: 1.11-2.90, P = 0 .017) had a high association with ABP after adjusting for gender, baseline age, BMI, and KL grade. CONCLUSION This study highlights the association between ABP and knee outcomes; therefore, clinicians should pay closer attention during the physical examination, especially in middle-aged and older female patients. Moreover, understanding ABP cause aids in better diagnosis and treatment. Key Points • This is the first study to identify an association between anserine bursa palpation tenderness and symptomatic knee osteoarthritis. • As opposed to most studies, which focus on intra-articular symptoms and signs, this study focused on extra-articular symptoms and signs. • Clinically, anserine bursa palpation tenderness can be utilized to determine patients at risk for the progression of knee osteoarthritis, thereby aiding in providing early therapeutic intervention.
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Assessment of fore-, mid-, and rear-foot alignment and their association with knee symptoms and function in patients with knee osteoarthritis. Clin Rheumatol 2023; 42:511-517. [PMID: 36303088 DOI: 10.1007/s10067-022-06421-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/26/2022] [Revised: 10/18/2022] [Accepted: 10/20/2022] [Indexed: 01/27/2023]
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OBJECTIVE Hallux valgus, flatfoot, and rearfoot eversion are well-known major complications of knee osteoarthritis (OA). However, there is no consensus on the association between these foot malalignments and knee symptoms or function. Thus, this study aimed to examine the association between foot alignment and knee symptoms or function in patients with knee OA. METHODS Female patients aged ≥ 50 years with symptomatic knee OA participated in this study. Knee symptoms and function were assessed using the Knee Society Scoring System (KSS). Hallux valgus, navicular/foot ratio, and leg heel alignment were used as the forefoot, midfoot, and rearfoot alignment indices, respectively. The navicular/foot ratio was defined as the ratio of the navicular height to the total foot length. We performed multiple linear regression analysis to examine the associations between foot alignment and knee symptoms or function. RESULTS Seventy-eight participants participated our study. KSS symptom score was significantly associated with navicular/foot ratio (regression coefficient [β], -0.30; 95% confidence interval [CI], -109.2 to -20.5; P = 0.005), knee extensor strength (β, 0.32; 95% CI, 0.02 to 0.09; P = 0.004), and age (β, 0.24; 95% CI, 0.01 to 0.32; P = 0.036). KSS function score was not associated with foot alignments but with knee extensor strength (β, 0.40; 95% CI, 0.10 to 0.33; P = 0.001) and body mass index (β, -0.35; 95% CI, -2.82 to -0.66; P = 0.002). CONCLUSIONS Knee symptoms were significantly associated with midfoot alignment in patients with medial knee OA. This suggests that lower navicular height in patients with medial knee OA may relate with the alleviation of knee symptoms. Key Points • In patients with medial knee OA, midfoot alignment was significantly associated with knee symptoms in patients with medial knee OA; however, knee function was not associated with foot alignment. • Lower navicular height in patients with medial knee OA may relate with the alleviation of knee symptoms.
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Hemp Seed Oil in Association with β-Caryophyllene, Myrcene and Ginger Extract as a Nutraceutical Integration in Knee Osteoarthritis: A Double-Blind Prospective Case-Control Study. MEDICINA (KAUNAS, LITHUANIA) 2023; 59:medicina59020191. [PMID: 36837393 PMCID: PMC9960141 DOI: 10.3390/medicina59020191] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/22/2022] [Revised: 01/11/2023] [Accepted: 01/15/2023] [Indexed: 01/19/2023]
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Background and Objectives: Nutraceuticals are gaining more and more importance as a knee osteoarthritis (KOA) complementary treatment. Among nutraceuticals, hemp seed oil and terpenes are proving to be very useful as therapeutic support for many chronic diseases, but there are still few studies regarding their effectiveness for treating KOA, both in combination and separately. The aim of this study is thus to compare the effect of two dietary supplements, both containing hemp seed oil, but of which only one also contains terpenes, in relieving pain and improving joint function in patients suffering from KOA. Materials and Methods: Thirty-eight patients were recruited and divided into two groups. The control group underwent a 45 day treatment with a hemp seed oil-based dietary supplement, while the treatment group assumed a hemp seed oil and terpenes dietary supplement for the same period. Patients were evaluated at the enrollment (T0) and at the end of treatment (T1). Outcome measures were: Numeric Rating Scale (NRS), Oswestry Disability Index (ODI), Short-Form-12 (SF-12), Knee Injury Osteoarthritis Outcome Score (KOOS), and Oxford Knee Score (OKS). Results: All outcome measures improved at T1 in both groups, but NRS, KOOS and OKS had a greater significant improvement in the treatment group only. Conclusions: Hemp seed oil and terpenes resulted a more effective integrative treatment option in KOA, improving joint pain and function and representing a good complementary option for patients suffering from osteoarthritis.
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Tore NG, Oskay D, Haznedaroglu S. The quality of physiotherapy and rehabilitation program and the effect of telerehabilitation on patients with knee osteoarthritis. Clin Rheumatol 2023; 42:903-915. [PMID: 36279075 PMCID: PMC9589787 DOI: 10.1007/s10067-022-06417-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/04/2022] [Revised: 10/17/2022] [Accepted: 10/18/2022] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To compare the effects of telerehabilitation vs home-based exercise programs for knee osteoarthritis (KOA). METHOD Patients diagnosed with moderate/mild KOA were enrolled in the study and randomized into two groups. The patients in the telerehabilitation group did their exercises via video conference simultaneously, accompanied by a physiotherapist, while the patients in the control group were given a brochure showing how to do the exercises and explaining how to do each exercise. Patients completed 30-s chair stand test (30 CST), Knee Injury and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score (KOOS), Numeric Rating Scale (NRS), International Physical Activity Questionnaire Short Form (IPAQ-SF), Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS), TAMPA Kinesiophobia Scale (TKS), Fatigue Severity Scale (FSS) twice before and after 8-week treatment, and Quality Indicators Questionnaire for Physiotherapy Management of Hip and Knee Osteoarthritis (QUIPA) and Exercise Adherence Rating Scale (EARS) after treatment only. Moreover, the number of painkillers that patients used in the last 15 days was recorded before and after treatment, and patient satisfaction with treatment was questioned after treatment. RESULTS Forty-eight patients were included in the study. The mean age of patients was 55.83 ± 6.93 years, and 43 (89.6%) patients were women. No significant differences were determined between groups in terms of baseline characteristics. After the 8-week follow-up, telerehabilitation group demonstrated better 30 CST, IPAQ-SF, KOOS, QUIPA, treatment satisfaction, and total and C subscale of EARS scores increment and greater NRS, HADS, TKS, and FSS score reduction than the control group. It was determined that there was a statistically significant difference between the telerehabilitation and control groups for all of the specified parameters; however, no statistically significant difference was found for the B subscale of EARS. CONCLUSION This study indicated that telerehabilitation is superior to self-management. Moreover, through this innovative and population specific web-based approach for KOA, a vast number of patients who have internet access could be reached. Thus, patients with KOA received effective treatment.
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- Nurten Gizem Tore
- Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Faculty of Health Sciences, Gazi University, Ankara, Turkey.
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- grid.25769.3f0000 0001 2169 7132Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Faculty of Health Sciences, Gazi University, Ankara, Turkey
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- grid.25769.3f0000 0001 2169 7132Division of Rheumatology, Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Gazi University, Ankara, Turkey
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Vitus V, Razak NAA, Hao TQ, Zeimaran E, Suhaimi NAS, Wan Kamarul Zaman WS, Zaman WSWK. Polysaccharide-Based Injectable Nanocomposite Hydrogels for Wound Healing Application. SUSTAINABLE MATERIAL FOR BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING APPLICATION 2023:395-414. [DOI: 10.1007/978-981-99-2267-3_18] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/02/2023]
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Gomes FF, Maranho DA, Gomes MS, de Castro IM, Mansur H. Effects of Hyaluronic Acid With Intra-articular Corticosteroid Injections in the Management of Subtalar Post-traumatic Osteoarthritis - Randomized Comparative Trial. J Foot Ankle Surg 2022; 62:14-20. [PMID: 35752551 DOI: 10.1053/j.jfas.2022.03.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/21/2021] [Revised: 01/27/2022] [Accepted: 03/03/2022] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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We investigated the potential of exogenous hyaluronic acid (HA) associated with corticosteroid injections to improve pain and function for the treatment of post-traumatic subtalar osteoarthritis, in comparison with isolated intra-articular corticosteroid. Twenty-five symptomatic participants (50 ± 8 years) with a minimum follow-up of 1 year after surgery for calcaneus fractures were enrolled. Participants were randomly assigned into a therapeutic group that underwent isolated corticosteroid intra-articular subtalar injection (Corticosteroid Group, n = 12) or a combination of HA plus corticosteroid (HA+C Group, n = 13). All participants underwent three repeated injections with intervals of 1 week. We assessed the visual analog scale of pain (VAS) and the AOFAS scores at 4 moments: before treatment (pre), 4-, 12-, and 24-weeks following the last injection. HA+C Group showed lower VAS at the 12th (p = .003) and 24th weeks (p = .003) and greater AOFAS at the 4th (p = 0.040), 12th (p = .014), and 24th weeks (p = .021), in comparison to Corticosteroid Group. We observed a reduction in VAS in the Corticosteroid Group only at the 4th week (p = .007), compared with pretreatment values. In the HA+C Group, VAS presented lower levels at the 4- (p < .001), 12- (p < .001), and 24 weeks (p < .001). In the Corticosteroid Group, participants presented higher AOFAS score only at the 4th week (p < .001), while in the HA+C Group, the AOFAS scores were greater at the 4th, 12th, and 24th weeks compared to baseline (p < .001). The combination of exogenous HA and corticosteroid showed greater and longer analgesic effects and function improvement in comparison with isolated intra-articular corticosteroids.
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- Fernanda Ferreira Gomes
- Department of Foot and Ankle Surgery, National Institute of Traumatology and Orthopedics, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil
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- Department of Foot and Ankle Surgery, National Institute of Traumatology and Orthopedics, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil
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- Head of the Department of Foot and Ankle Surgery, National Institute of Traumatology and Orthopedics, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Hospital Santa Helena, Brasília, DF, Brazil.
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Li B, Zheng J. A Bibliometric and Knowledge Map Analysis of Osteoarthritis Signaling Pathways from 2012 to 2022. J Pain Res 2022; 15:3833-3846. [PMID: 36510617 PMCID: PMC9738985 DOI: 10.2147/jpr.s385482] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/15/2022] [Accepted: 11/17/2022] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Background Osteoarthritis(OA) is one of the most common joint diseases, and signaling pathways play an essential role in the occurrence and development of OA, so it is significant to study OA with signaling pathways as an entry point. Purpose This study aims to visualize and map the knowledge of OA-related signaling pathway research between 2012 and 2022, summarise and analyze the current research status and potential development trends in the domain, and provide a reference for future OA-related research. Methods Retrieve relevant literature from the Web of Science database and use VOSviwer and CiteSpace software to visualize authors, institutions, country distribution, references, and keywords. The results are interpreted and analyzed in conjunction with the results obtained. Results According to the search strategy, a total of 4894 articles were published between January 2012 and January 2022; during these ten years, the number of reports increased annually, and the research became further intensive; through this analysis, it was found that China is the most prolific country in this field; The institution with the most articles was Xi'an Jiaotong University from China, and the most prolific author was Tang Chih Hsin; Among the cited references, the reports of Glyn-Jones S and Hunter DJ were ranked first and second respectively. In the keyword analysis, cartilage and expression were the popular keywords; Animal model, akt, and platelet-rich plasma had the highest centrality; Burst analysis revealed pi3k, senescence, Ampk, and exosomes had received more attention in recent years of research. Conclusion This study analyzes and summarizes the current research status and development trend of relevant signaling pathways in OA from the perspective of bibliometric and visual analysis, which can help researchers to keep track of hot topics and conduct more in-depth exploration of research hotspots and frontier knowledge areas.
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- Baijun Li
- Institution of Acupuncture-moxibustion and Massage, Shaanxi University of Chinese Medicine, Shaanxi, People’s Republic of China
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- Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine, Shaanxi, People’s Republic of China,Correspondence: Jie Zheng, Institution of Acupuncture-moxibustion and Massage, Shaanxi University of Chinese Medicine, Shaanxi, 712046, People’s Republic of China, Tel +86 138 9298 0566, Email
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Agostini F, de Sire A, Paoloni M, Finamore N, Ammendolia A, Mangone M, Bernetti A. Effects of hyaluronic acid injections on pain and functioning in patients affected by tendinopathies: A narrative review. J Back Musculoskelet Rehabil 2022; 35:949-961. [PMID: 35213352 DOI: 10.3233/bmr-210309] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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BACKGROUND Tendinopathies are overuse tendon injuries showing load-dependant pain, stiffness, weakness of movement in the affected area, and impairment in the movements. The scientific interest on the role of Hyaluronic Acid (HA) for the management of tendinopathies has been increased due to its anti-inflammatory and lubricative properties. OBJECTIVE To collect evidence regarding the effectiveness and safety of HA injections in reducing pain in patients affected by tendinopathies. METHODS A scientific literature search was conducted using the PubMed, Medline and PEDro electronic databases. The databases were searched since their inception until July 2021. The search was limited to English language articles. Different combinations of the terms and MeSH terms "tendinopathy", "tendinosis", "tendinitis", "hyaluronic acid", "hyaluronate", "infiltration", "hyaluronic injections", "viscosupplementation" connected with various boolean operators were used for other electronic databases. RESULTS One hundred and one records were identified from the selected databases plus three additional papers identified by the authors through other sources. After removing duplicated papers and title/abstract screening, 19 studies were included in our review (eight papers on shoulder, three on elbow, four on hand, one on knee, and three on ankle). CONCLUSION The results showed that none of the studies report severe adverse effects and most of them support the use of HA injections in tendinopathies, with a special attention to pain reduction and functional assessment. Further studies are warranted to better investigate effects and methods of administration of HA in tendinopathies.
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- Francesco Agostini
- Department of Anatomical and Histological Sciences, Legal Medicine and Orthopedics, Sapienza University, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, University of Catanzaro "Magna Graecia", Catanzaro, Italy
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- Department of Anatomical and Histological Sciences, Legal Medicine and Orthopedics, Sapienza University, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Anatomical and Histological Sciences, Legal Medicine and Orthopedics, Sapienza University, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, University of Catanzaro "Magna Graecia", Catanzaro, Italy
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- Department of Anatomical and Histological Sciences, Legal Medicine and Orthopedics, Sapienza University, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Anatomical and Histological Sciences, Legal Medicine and Orthopedics, Sapienza University, Rome, Italy
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Pellegrino R, Brindisino F, Barassi G, Sparvieri E, DI Iorio A, de Sire A, Ruosi C. Combined ultrasound guided peritendinous hyaluronic acid (500-730 Kda) injection with extracorporeal shock waves therapy vs. extracorporeal shock waves therapy-only in the treatment of shoulder pain due to rotator cuff tendinopathy. A randomized clinical trial. J Sports Med Phys Fitness 2022; 62:1211-1218. [PMID: 35686864 DOI: 10.23736/s0022-4707.22.13924-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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BACKGROUND Rotator cuff tendinopathy (RCTe) is the most common cause of pain and shoulder dysfunction. Numerous clinical studies have demonstrated the therapeutic capacity of exogenous peritendinous hyaluronic acid (HA), and the effectiveness of extracorporeal shockwaves therapy (ESWT) in reducing pain. The aim of this study was to evaluate the added effects of HA treatment plus ESWT (E-g) or ESWT alone (SC-g), focusing on reduction of self-reported pain and disability of patients with RCTe. METHODS Monocentric, randomized open-label clinical trial. Patients' selection, enrollment and interventions were conducted at the Chiparo Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation outpatient facility (Lecce, Italy). Patients with a diagnosis of RCTe, were randomly allocated to the E-g or to the SC-g. Participants were assessed for self-perceived pain, and for disability, at baseline, after 30 and 60 days. RESULTS Forty adults (mean age 50.8±6.3; 23 woman, 17 men) were enrolled in the study, twenty for each group. During the study, both groups improved their perceived level of disability of the arm (-25.01±2.79; P<0.001), and for pain (-3.13±0.50; P<0.001). A multiplicative effect was demonstrated in the time × treatment interaction for disability (beta±SE beta: 7.40±1.77; P<0.001), and pain (beta±SE beta: 0.95±0.32; P<0.001). Moreover, more patients in the E-g reached the MCID in the outcomes-score compared to SC-g. Lastly, number needed to treat were calculated, for disability: NNT=2 (95% CI: 1-3), and for pain-score: NNT=1 (95% CI: 1-2). CONCLUSIONS This study provides preliminary evidence that, compared to ESWT alone, the combining ESWT and peritendinous HA-injections, revert disability and reduces shoulder pain faster in patients with RCTe.
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- Raffaello Pellegrino
- Unit of Antalgic Mini-Invasive and Rehab-Outpatients, Department of Medicine and Science of Aging, G. D'Annunzio University, Chieti, Italy.,Department of Scientific Research, Campus Ludes, Semmelweis University, Lugano, Switzerland
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- Vincenzo Tiberio Department of Medicine and Health Science, Cardarelli Hospital, University of Molise, Campobasso, Italy
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- Unit of Antalgic Mini-Invasive and Rehab-Outpatients, Department of Medicine and Science of Aging, G. D'Annunzio University, Chieti, Italy
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- Unit of Antalgic Mini-Invasive and Rehab-Outpatients, Department of Medicine and Science of Aging, G. D'Annunzio University, Chieti, Italy -
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- Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, Magna Græcia University of Catanzaro, Catanzaro, Italy
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- School of Medicine and Surgery, University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy
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Gardner JE, Williams CW, Bowers RL. Subchondral versus intra-articular orthobiologic injections for the treatment of knee osteoarthritis: a review. Regen Med 2022; 17:389-400. [PMID: 35410486 DOI: 10.2217/rme-2021-0174] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/08/2023] Open
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Recent perspectives suggest that osteoarthritis (OA) is a disease involving not only the articular cartilage but also the osteochondral unit, including the synovium, supportive cartilage and subchondral bone. Current conservative treatments for OA are symptomatic and do not prevent progression or reverse the disease process. Compelling data show that intra-articular orthobiologic injections, such as platelet-rich plasma and mesenchymal stromal cells, are effective in providing relief of OA symptoms. However, recent data suggest that injections of orthobiologics into the subchondral bone may be superior to intra-articular injections for the management of OA. This review highlights the rationale and current evidence for intra-articular and subchondral bone injections of orthobiologics for the treatment of OA.
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- James E Gardner
- Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN 37212, USA
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- Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Emory University, Atlanta, GA 30322, USA.,Interventional Orthopedics of Atlanta, Atlanta, GA 30305, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Emory University, Atlanta, GA 30322, USA.,Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Emory University, Atlanta, GA 30322, USA
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Farì G, de Sire A, Fallea C, Albano M, Grossi G, Bettoni E, Di Paolo S, Agostini F, Bernetti A, Puntillo F, Mariconda C. Efficacy of Radiofrequency as Therapy and Diagnostic Support in the Management of Musculoskeletal Pain: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Diagnostics (Basel) 2022; 12:diagnostics12030600. [PMID: 35328153 PMCID: PMC8947614 DOI: 10.3390/diagnostics12030600] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/04/2022] [Revised: 02/16/2022] [Accepted: 02/24/2022] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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Radiofrequency (RF) is a minimally invasive procedure used to interrupt or alter nociceptive pathways for treating musculoskeletal pain. It seems a useful tool to relieve chronic pain syndromes, even if, to date, solid evidence is still needed about the effectiveness of this therapy. By this systematic review and meta-analysis, we aimed to evaluate the efficacy of RF in treating musculoskeletal pain. PubMed, Medline, Cochrane, and PEDro databases were searched to identify randomized controlled trials (RCTs) presenting the following: patients with chronic musculoskeletal pain as participants; RF as intervention; placebo, anesthetic injection, corticosteroid injection, prolotherapy, conservative treatment, physiotherapy, and transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation as comparisons; and pain and functioning as outcomes. Continuous random-effect models with standardized mean difference (SMD) were used to compare the clinical outcomes. Overall, 26 RCTs were eligible and included in the systematic review. All of them analyzed the efficacy of RF in four different regions: cervical and lumbar spine, knee, sacroiliac (SI) joint, shoulder. The outcomes measures were pain, disability, and quality of life. A medium and large effect in favor of the RF treatment group (SMD < 0) was found for the shoulder according to the Visual Analogical Scale and for the SI joint according to the Oswestry Disability Index. A small effect in favor of the RF treatment group (SMD > 0) was found for the spine according to the 36-item Short Form Survey. Non-significant SMD was found for the other outcomes. RF represents a promising therapy for the treatment of chronic musculoskeletal pain, especially when other approaches are ineffective or not practicable. Further studies are warranted to better deepen the effectiveness of RF for pain and joint function for each anatomical region of common application.
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- Giacomo Farì
- Department of Basic Medical Sciences, Neuroscience and Sensory Organs, University of Bari, 70121 Bari, Italy
- Correspondence: (G.F.); (A.d.S.); Tel.: +39-0805593499 (G.F.); +39-0961712819 (A.d.S.)
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- Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, University of Catanzaro “Magna Graecia”, 88100 Catanzaro, Italy
- Correspondence: (G.F.); (A.d.S.); Tel.: +39-0805593499 (G.F.); +39-0961712819 (A.d.S.)
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- Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, Humanitas Gradenigo Hospital, 10153 Turin, Italy; (C.F.); (M.A.); (G.G.); (E.B.); (C.M.)
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- Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, Humanitas Gradenigo Hospital, 10153 Turin, Italy; (C.F.); (M.A.); (G.G.); (E.B.); (C.M.)
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- Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, Humanitas Gradenigo Hospital, 10153 Turin, Italy; (C.F.); (M.A.); (G.G.); (E.B.); (C.M.)
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- Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, Humanitas Gradenigo Hospital, 10153 Turin, Italy; (C.F.); (M.A.); (G.G.); (E.B.); (C.M.)
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- Department of Biomedical and Neuromotor Science, IRCCS Rizzoli Orthopedic Institute, 40136 Bologna, Italy;
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- Department of Anatomical and Histological Sciences, Legal Medicine and Orthopedics, Sapienza University, 00185 Rome, Italy; (F.A.); (A.B.)
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- Department of Anatomical and Histological Sciences, Legal Medicine and Orthopedics, Sapienza University, 00185 Rome, Italy; (F.A.); (A.B.)
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- Department of Interdisciplinari Medicine, Aldo Moro University, 70124 Bari, Italy;
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- Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, Humanitas Gradenigo Hospital, 10153 Turin, Italy; (C.F.); (M.A.); (G.G.); (E.B.); (C.M.)
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Anxiety levels before biologic initiation and changes with treatment in patients with psoriatic arthritis: HUR-BIO biologic registry results. Clin Rheumatol 2022; 41:1439-1446. [PMID: 35088209 DOI: 10.1007/s10067-021-06012-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/09/2021] [Revised: 12/01/2021] [Accepted: 12/04/2021] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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OBJECTIVES Psoriatic arthritis (PsA) is an inflammatory musculoskeletal disease related to several comorbidities. Anxiety is an important comorbidity in PsA and the data is scarce. We aimed to understand the rates before biologic agents and change in anxiety with the treatment. METHODS PsA patients from the Hacettepe University biologic database (HUR-BIO) were assessed for the high anxiety level (score ≥ 4) using the patient self-reported measure of anxiety on a 0-10 numerical scale, included in the Psoriatic Arthritis Impact of Disease questionnaire (PSAID-12). The rate and scores of anxiety were determined before starting biologic agents, at the first visit within 6 months. Changes in anxiety scores were assessed according to favorable treatment responses, and the correlation was evaluated by Spearman correlation analysis. RESULTS From 520 patients registered, 147 [mean (SD) age 43.3 (12.4) years, 70.7% female] had anxiety score both at baseline and first visit within 6 months. Both the frequency of high anxiety level and mean (SD) scores decreased at the first visit [63.9% vs. 41.4%, 4.8 (3.4) vs. 3.2 (3.1) respectively, p < 0.001 for both] after a mean (SD) follow-up of 105.7 (22.2) days. There was also a positive correlation between the change in anxiety scores and all parameters tested for treatment response: pain, PGA, BASDAI, HAQ-DI, DAS-28, and also PsAID-12. CONCLUSION Anxiety is a more frequent problem at biologic initiation than rates observed in the general PsA population. The rates show a decreasing trend and correlates with treatment response but is still high within 6 months under treatment. KEY POINTS • As high as 65% of patients had a high anxiety levels before the initiation of bDMARDs. • The disease activity control is essential in reducing anxiety; however, rates are still high within 6 months. • Decreased anxiety scores and rates of the high anxiety level are linked to better outcomes.
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Liu J, Wang T, Zhu ZH. Efficacy and safety of radiofrequency treatment for improving knee pain and function in knee osteoarthritis: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. J Orthop Surg Res 2022; 17:21. [PMID: 35033150 PMCID: PMC8760716 DOI: 10.1186/s13018-021-02906-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/24/2021] [Accepted: 12/30/2021] [Indexed: 12/29/2022] Open
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Background The clinical utility of radiofrequency (RF) in patients with knee osteoarthritis (OA) remains unclear. We conducted a meta-analysis to systematically evaluate the efficacy and safety of RF treatment in patients with knee OA. Methods Searches of the PubMed, Web of Science, EMBASE, Cochrane Library, China National Knowledge Infrastructure, and Wanfang Data databases were performed through August 30, 2021. The major outcomes from published randomized controlled trials (RCTs) involving patients with knee OA were compared between RF and control groups, including Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) or Numerical Rating Scale (NRS) scores, the Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index (WOMAC), Oxford Knee Score (OKS), Global Perceived Effect (GPE) scale, and adverse effects at available follow-up times. Results Fifteen RCTs involving 1009 patients were included in this meta-analysis, and the results demonstrated that RF treatment correlated with improvements in pain relief (VAS/NRS score, all P < 0.001) and knee function (WOMAC, all P < 0.001) at 1–2, 4, 12, and 24 weeks after treatment as well as patients’ degree of satisfaction with treatment effectiveness (GPE scale, 12 weeks, P < 0.001). OKSs did not differ significantly between the two groups. Moreover, treatment with RF did not significantly increase adverse effects. Subgroup analysis of knee pain indicated that the efficacy of RF treatment targeting the genicular nerve was significantly better than intra-articular RF at 12 weeks after treatment (P = 0.03). Conclusions This meta-analysis showed that RF is an efficacious and safe treatment for relieving knee pain and improving knee function in patients with knee OA. Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1186/s13018-021-02906-4.
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- Jian Liu
- Department of Emergency, The First Hospital of Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, No. 95 Shaoshan Middle Road, Changsha, 410007, Hunan Province, China
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- Department of Emergency, The First Hospital of Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, No. 95 Shaoshan Middle Road, Changsha, 410007, Hunan Province, China
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- Department of Emergency, The First Hospital of Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, No. 95 Shaoshan Middle Road, Changsha, 410007, Hunan Province, China.
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Conrozier T, Lohse T. Commentary: New Viscoelastic Hydrogel Hymovis MORE Single Intra-Articular Injection for the Treatment of Knee Osteoarthritis in Sportsmen: Safety and Efficacy Study Results. Front Pharmacol 2022; 12:785074. [PMID: 35002717 PMCID: PMC8727518 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2021.785074] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/28/2021] [Accepted: 11/29/2021] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Therapeutic Exercise and Conservative Injection Treatment for Early Knee Osteoarthritis in Athletes: A Scoping Review. MEDICINA (KAUNAS, LITHUANIA) 2022; 58:medicina58010069. [PMID: 35056377 PMCID: PMC8778069 DOI: 10.3390/medicina58010069] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/09/2021] [Revised: 12/30/2021] [Accepted: 12/30/2021] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Background and Objectives: Recent evidence highlighted a higher prevalence of knee osteoarthritis (kOA) among young and former ex-professional athletes. Although the practice of a highly demanding sport is considered a predisposing factor for the knee joint cartilage degeneration, articular cartilage seems to positively respond to a moderate load increase. We aim to investigate recent evidence on the conservative management of early kOA in athletes, with a particular emphasis on therapeutic exercise and injection treatment, in order to highlight whether there are any indications that can influence clinical and rehabilitation practice. Materials and Methods: A scoping review was conducted, screening MEDLINE and PEDro databases for studies published over the past twenty years on the topic. Studies in English, with accessible abstracts, were included in the review. The PICO framework was used (P—patient: athletes, I—Intervention: conservative treatment with therapeutic exercise or injection therapies, C—Comparison: not needed, O—Outcomes: clinical outcomes). Clinical trials, randomized controlled trials, and longitudinal studies were considered. Results: Four studies were finally included in the review. Therapeutic exercise seems to have beneficial effects on prevention of cartilage degeneration, on pain reduction, and on physical function enhancement. On the other hand, in mild to moderate stages of kOA the intra-articular viscosupplementation with Hyaluronic Acid showed a medium to long-term improvement in joint pain and function. The Platelet Rich Plasma treatment also showed a significant improvement in pain and function up to 12 months. Conclusions: Despite the heterogeneity of the studies considered, a multimodal treatment combining therapeutic exercise and moderate aerobic activity (such as running) should be indicated to prevent kOA development. In cases of symptomatic kOA it may be indicated to add minimally invasive injection therapy that seems to contribute to the improvement of motor function and symptomatology.
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Hyaluronan and Derivatives: An In Vitro Multilevel Assessment of Their Potential in Viscosupplementation. Polymers (Basel) 2021; 13:polym13193208. [PMID: 34641024 PMCID: PMC8512809 DOI: 10.3390/polym13193208] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/29/2021] [Revised: 09/08/2021] [Accepted: 09/12/2021] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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In this research work, viscosupplements based on linear, derivatized, crosslinked and complexed HA forms were extensively examined, providing data on the hydrodynamic parameters for the water-soluble-HA-fraction, rheology, sensitivity to enzymatic hydrolysis and capacity to modulate specific biomarkers’ expression in human pathological chondrocytes and synoviocytes. Soluble HA ranged from 0 to 32 mg/mL and from 150 to 1330 kDa MW. The rheological behavior spanned from purely elastic to viscoelastic, suggesting the diversity of the categories that are suitable for restoring specific/different features of the healthy synovial fluid. The rheological parameters were reduced in a diverse manner upon dilution and hyaluronidases action, indicating different durations of the viscosupplementation effect. Bioactivity was found for all the samples, increasing the expression of different matrix markers (e.g., hyaluronan-synthase); however, the hybrid cooperative complexes performed better in most of the experiments. Hybrid cooperative complexes improved COLII mRNA expression (~12-fold increase vs. CTR), proved the most effective at preserving cell phenotype. In addition, in these models, the HA samples reduced inflammation. IL-6 was down-regulated vs. CTR by linear and chemically modified HA, and especially by hybrid complexes. The results represent the first comprehensive panel of data directly comparing the diverse HA forms for intra-articular injections and provide valuable information for tailoring products’ clinical use as well as for designing new, highly performing HA-formulations that can address specific needs.
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Iorio GC, Ammendolia A, Marotta N, Ricardi U, de Sire A. A bond between rheumatic diseases and cancer in the elderly: The interleukin-6 pathway. Int J Rheum Dis 2021; 24:1317-1320. [PMID: 34347374 DOI: 10.1111/1756-185x.14194] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/27/2021] [Revised: 07/08/2021] [Accepted: 07/19/2021] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
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Interleukin (IL)-6 is a soluble factor secreted by T lymphocytes, involved in antibody generation by B lymphocytes. The IL-6 pathway has risen as a pivotal pathway implicated in immune regulation and dysregulation in various rheumatic diseases. Nonetheless, elevated IL-6 levels can also play a role in cancer. Targeting the IL-6 pathway has led to innovative therapeutic approaches for rheumatic diseases and for COVID-19, particularly in the elderly. Indeed, tocilizumab, an agent targeting IL-6, has recently amassed significant attention as a promising univocal agent for different conditions. In this viewpoint, we sought to recall and describe the common pathway among osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and cancer, suggesting that anti-IL-6 may be considered a jack-of-all-trades against inflammaging in the elderly.
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- Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, University of Catanzaro "Magna Graecia", Catanzaro, Italy
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- Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, University of Catanzaro "Magna Graecia", Catanzaro, Italy
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- Department of Oncology, Radiation Oncology, University of Turin, Turin, Italy
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- Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, University of Catanzaro "Magna Graecia", Catanzaro, Italy
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