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Lee JH, Lee GB, Chung WY, Wang JW, Jang KM. Stair-Climbing Training with Interferential Electrotherapy Improves Knee Muscle Strength, Dynamic Postural Stability, Pain Score, and Physical Activity in Patients with Knee Osteoarthritis. Diagnostics (Basel) 2024; 14:2060. [PMID: 39335739 PMCID: PMC11431365 DOI: 10.3390/diagnostics14182060] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/18/2024] [Revised: 08/17/2024] [Accepted: 09/12/2024] [Indexed: 09/30/2024] Open
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Background/Objective: This study aimed to compare the functional outcomes, such as knee muscle strength, dynamic postural stability, pain scores, and physical activity, in patients with knee osteoarthritis (OA) on stair climbing training with and without interferential electrotherapy (IFE) for 12 weeks. Methods: A total of 40 knee OA patients with Kellgren-Lawrence (K-L) grade ≤ 2 were enrolled (20 stair-climbing training with IFE vs. 20 stair-climbing training without IFE). The knee quadriceps and hamstring muscle strengths were measured using an isokinetic device. The dynamic postural stability was assessed using postural stabilometry. The pain score was evaluated using the visual analog scale (VAS). Physical activity was assessed using the Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index (WOMAC). Results: The WOMAC score was significantly different (p < 0.019) between stair-climbing training with and without IFE in patients with knee OA, while knee muscle strength, dynamic postural stability, or pain score were not (all p > 0.05). Conclusion: Stair-climbing training with IFE was more beneficial for physical activity recovery than stair-climbing training without IFE. Therefore, clinicians and therapists should be aware that stair climbing, which can be practiced in daily life for the management of patients with knee OA, and the addition of IFE may improve physical activity.
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- Jin Hyuck Lee
- Department of Sports Medical Center, Anam Hospital, Korea University College of Medicine, Seoul 02841, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Sports Medical Center, Anam Hospital, Korea University College of Medicine, Seoul 02841, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Sports Medical Center, Anam Hospital, Korea University College of Medicine, Seoul 02841, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Sports Medical Center, Anam Hospital, Korea University College of Medicine, Seoul 02841, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Sports Medical Center, Anam Hospital, Korea University College of Medicine, Seoul 02841, Republic of Korea
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Anam Hospital, Korea University College of Medicine, Seoul 02841, Republic of Korea
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Kciuk M, Garg A, Rohilla M, Chaudhary R, Dhankhar S, Dhiman S, Bansal S, Saini M, Singh TG, Chauhan S, Mujwar S, Gielecińska A, Kontek R. Therapeutic Potential of Plant-Derived Compounds and Plant Extracts in Rheumatoid Arthritis-Comprehensive Review. Antioxidants (Basel) 2024; 13:775. [PMID: 39061843 PMCID: PMC11274232 DOI: 10.3390/antiox13070775] [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: 05/28/2024] [Revised: 06/22/2024] [Accepted: 06/23/2024] [Indexed: 07/28/2024] Open
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Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a persistent autoimmune disorder that is characterized by joint inflammation, discomfort, and impairment. Despite the existence of several therapeutic approaches, their effectiveness is often restricted and may be linked to unfavorable side effects. Consequently, there has been growing interest in investigating naturally derived compounds as plausible therapeutic agents for RA disease. The objective of this review is to summarize the existing preclinical and clinical evidence regarding the efficacy of naturally extracted compounds and plant extracts in the treatment of RA, focusing on their anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidative, and immunomodulatory properties. Some of the problems with using natural chemicals are the uneven quality of commercially available preparations and the poor bioavailability of these compounds. Future investigations should focus on improving the formulations, conducting thorough clinical trials, and exploring different techniques to fully utilize the intrinsic potential of naturally derived chemicals in treating RA.
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- Mateusz Kciuk
- Department of Molecular Biotechnology and Genetics, Faculty of Biology and Environmental Protection, University of Lodz, Banacha St. 12/16, 90-237 Lodz, Poland
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- Chitkara College of Pharmacy, Chitkara University, Rajpura 140401, Punjab, India
- Swami Devi Dyal College of Pharmacy, Golpura Barwala, Panchkula 134118, Haryana, India
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- Chitkara College of Pharmacy, Chitkara University, Rajpura 140401, Punjab, India
- Swami Vivekanand College of Pharmacy, Ram Nagar, Banur 140601, Punjab, India
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- M. M. College of Pharmacy, Maharishi Markandeshwar (Deemed to be University), Mullana, Ambala 133206, Haryana, India
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- Chitkara College of Pharmacy, Chitkara University, Rajpura 140401, Punjab, India
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- Chitkara College of Pharmacy, Chitkara University, Rajpura 140401, Punjab, India
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- M. M. College of Pharmacy, Maharishi Markandeshwar (Deemed to be University), Mullana, Ambala 133206, Haryana, India
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- Swami Vivekanand College of Pharmacy, Ram Nagar, Banur 140601, Punjab, India
- M. M. College of Pharmacy, Maharishi Markandeshwar (Deemed to be University), Mullana, Ambala 133206, Haryana, India
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- Chitkara College of Pharmacy, Chitkara University, Rajpura 140401, Punjab, India
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- Chitkara College of Pharmacy, Chitkara University, Rajpura 140401, Punjab, India
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- Chitkara College of Pharmacy, Chitkara University, Rajpura 140401, Punjab, India
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- Department of Molecular Biotechnology and Genetics, Faculty of Biology and Environmental Protection, University of Lodz, Banacha St. 12/16, 90-237 Lodz, Poland
- Doctoral School of Exact and Natural Sciences, University of Lodz, Banacha Street 12/16, 90-237 Lodz, Poland
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- Department of Molecular Biotechnology and Genetics, Faculty of Biology and Environmental Protection, University of Lodz, Banacha St. 12/16, 90-237 Lodz, Poland
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Boopalan D, Vijayakumar V, Kalidas S, Ravi P, Balakrishnan A, Shanmugam P, Arumugam V, Kuppusamy M, Karuppasamy G. Effect of local mud application in patients with knee osteoarthritis - A systematic review and meta-analysis. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOMETEOROLOGY 2024:10.1007/s00484-024-02725-2. [PMID: 38916766 DOI: 10.1007/s00484-024-02725-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/09/2023] [Revised: 06/09/2024] [Accepted: 06/11/2024] [Indexed: 06/26/2024]
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Mud therapy is a safe, cost-effective approach for Knee Osteoarthritis (OA), promoting healing through warmth and minerals, providing pain relief, and improving function. The main objective of the current review is to assess the effectiveness of local mud application for pain management in patients with Knee OA. The published papers were obtained from PubMed, Embase, Scopus, Cochrane Library, ClinicalTrails.gov, Web of Science, and references from relevant systematic reviews from 1990 January to February 2023. Trials meeting the predefined criteria were included in this meta-analysis. The main focus of this study was to assess pain as a primary outcome measure. R software version 4.3.1 and Cochrane Risk of Bias Tool 1 were used to derive meta-analysis and risk of bias in the included studies. A meta-analysis was performed using the fixed-effects model to obtain a summary of treatment effects, which calculated the effect size (standardized mean difference; SMD) along with a 95% Confidence Interval (CI).In the current meta-analysis, a total of ten studies with 560 Knee OA patients were included. Findings demonstrated significant effects of local mud application on pain (SMD: -0.36, 95% CI: -0.56, -0.16), and the Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index (WOMAC) scale (SMD: -0.49, 95% CI: -0.68, -0.29) for individuals suffering from Knee OA. The current study identified compelling evidence to support the recommendation of mud application as an effective intervention for individuals with Knee OA. While local mud application may serve as a supplementary therapy alongside conventional medical approaches for improved Knee OA management, additional high-quality randomized controlled trials are required to validate these findings.
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- Deenadayalan Boopalan
- Department of Neurology, National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences, Bengaluru, India
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- Department of Yoga, Govt. Yoga & Naturopathy Medical College & Hospital, The Tamilnadu Dr. MGR Medical University, Chennai, India
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- Department of English, Faculty of Science and Humanities, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Kattankulathur, Tamilnadu, India
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- Department of Clinical Research, Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research, Chennai, India
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- Department of Naturopathy, International Institute of Yoga and Naturopathy Medical Sciences, The Tamil Nadu Dr. MGR Medical University, Chengalpattu, 603001, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Department of community medicine, Govt. Yoga & Naturopathy Medical College & Hospital, The Tamilnadu Dr, MGR Medical University, Chennai, India
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- Department of Yoga, International Institute of Yoga and Naturopathy Medical sciences, The Tamil Nadu Dr. MGR Medical University, Chengalpattu, 603001, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Department of Physiology, Government Yoga and Naturopathy Medical College & Hospital, The Tamilnadu Dr.MGR Medical University, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.
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- Department of Physical Education and Sports Sciences, College of Science and Humanities, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Kattankulathur, Tamilnadu, India
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Fu Y, Du Y, Li J, Xi Y, Ji W, Li T. Demonstrating the effectiveness of intra-articular prolotherapy combined with peri-articular perineural injection in knee osteoarthritis: a randomized controlled trial. J Orthop Surg Res 2024; 19:279. [PMID: 38705988 PMCID: PMC11071214 DOI: 10.1186/s13018-024-04762-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/14/2024] [Accepted: 04/21/2024] [Indexed: 05/07/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND This study aimed to compare the efficacy of intra-articular prolotherapy (IG) combined with peri-articular perineural injection (PG) in the management of knee osteoarthritis (KOA). METHODS A total of 60 patients with the diagnosis of KOA were included in this double-blinded randomized controlled clinical trials. The inclusion criteria were as follow: (1) 48-80 years old; (2) the diagnose of KOA; (3) the grade 2 and 3 of the Kellgern-Lawrence grading scale; (4) the pain, crepitation, and knee joint stiffness continuing for 3 months at least. The main exclusion criteria were as follow: (1) any infection involving the knee skin; (2) history of any Influencing factors of disease. All patients were divided into three groups and received either IG, PG and I + PG under the ultrasound guidance and the 2, 4 and 8 weeks follow-up data of patients were available. (IG n = 20 or PG n = 20, I + PG n = 20). Visual Analogue Scale (VAS), The Western Ontario McMaster University Osteoarthritis Index (WOMAC) and the pressure pain threshold (PPT) were used as outcome measures at baseline, 2, 4 and 8 weeks. RESULTS There were no statistically significant differences in terms of age, sex, BMI, duration of current condition and baseline assessments of pain intensity, WOMAC scores and PPT. After treatment, the improvement of VAS activity, WOMAC and PPT values was showed compared with pre-treatment in all groups (p < 0.05). At 4 and 8 weeks after treatment, the VAS and WOMAC scores of the I + PG were significantly lower than those of the PG or IG, and the difference was statistically significant (p < 0.05). The PPT values of PG and I + PG were significantly improved compared to IG at 2, 4, and 8 weeks after treatment. CONCLUSION The ultrasound guided I + PG of 5% glucose seem to be more effective to alleviate pain and improve knee joint function than single therapy in short term. Clinical rehabilitators could clinically try this combination of I + PG to improve clinical symptoms in patients with KOA.
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- Yiling Fu
- Qilu Hospital of Shandong University (Qingdao), Qingdao, China
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- The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, China
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- The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, China
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- The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, China.
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- Qilu Hospital of Shandong University (Qingdao), Qingdao, China.
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- The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, China.
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Longo UG, Papalia R, Campi S, De Salvatore S, Piergentili I, Bandini B, Lalli A, Denaro V. Evaluating the Minimum Clinically Important Difference and Patient Acceptable Symptom State for the Womac Osteoarthritis Index after Unicompartmental Knee Arthroplasty. J Clin Med 2023; 12:7618. [PMID: 38137685 PMCID: PMC10744230 DOI: 10.3390/jcm12247618] [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: 10/13/2023] [Revised: 11/26/2023] [Accepted: 12/01/2023] [Indexed: 12/24/2023] Open
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Patient-Reported Outcome Measures (PROMs) are standardized questionnaires that gather information on health-related quality of life directly from patients. Since a significant statistical mean change may not correspond to a clinical improvement, there is a need to calculate a considerable change in scores. This is done by the Minimum Clinically Important Difference (MCID) and Patient Acceptable Symptom State (PASS). The objective of this article is to report the MCID and the PASS values of the WOMAC (Western Ontario and McMaster University) osteoarthritis index for patients undergoing Unicompartmental Knee Arthroplasty (UKA). A total of 37 patients (25 females and 12 males; mean age 68 ± 8.1 years and mean BMI 28.7 ± 4) who underwent UKA were enrolled. All patients were assessed using the WOMAC and the Oxford Knee Score (OKS) questionnaires before and six months following the procedure. To measure the cut-off values for MCID, distribution methods and anchor methods were applied, while the PASS was assessed only via anchor approaches. The MCID related to the WOMAC average global score was 90.7 ± 7.6, the average pain dimension score was 93.2 ± 6.6, the average stiffness dimension score was 92.6 ± 17, and the average physical function dimension score was 89.7 ± 7.6. In terms of PASS, the normalized WOMAC was 82.8, the pain dimension was 87.5, the stiffness dimension was 93.7, and the functional dimension was 83.1. A 34.5 amelioration in the WOMAC score, from initial evaluation to final follow-up, using change in OKS > 5 as anchor, indicates that the patients' health state improved to a clinically significant degree. A value at least of 82.8 in WOMAC score after treatment denotes that the symptom state is deemed acceptable by most of the patients.
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- Umile Giuseppe Longo
- Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Campus Bio-Medico, Via Alvaro del Portillo, 200, 00128 Roma, Italy; (R.P.); (S.C.); (S.D.S.); (B.B.); (A.L.); (V.D.)
- Research Unit of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery, Department of Medicine and Surgery, Università Campus Bio-Medico di Roma, Via Alvaro del Portillo, 21, 00128 Roma, Italy
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- Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Campus Bio-Medico, Via Alvaro del Portillo, 200, 00128 Roma, Italy; (R.P.); (S.C.); (S.D.S.); (B.B.); (A.L.); (V.D.)
- Research Unit of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery, Department of Medicine and Surgery, Università Campus Bio-Medico di Roma, Via Alvaro del Portillo, 21, 00128 Roma, Italy
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- Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Campus Bio-Medico, Via Alvaro del Portillo, 200, 00128 Roma, Italy; (R.P.); (S.C.); (S.D.S.); (B.B.); (A.L.); (V.D.)
- Research Unit of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery, Department of Medicine and Surgery, Università Campus Bio-Medico di Roma, Via Alvaro del Portillo, 21, 00128 Roma, Italy
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- Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Campus Bio-Medico, Via Alvaro del Portillo, 200, 00128 Roma, Italy; (R.P.); (S.C.); (S.D.S.); (B.B.); (A.L.); (V.D.)
- Research Unit of Ospedale Pediatrico Bambin Gesù, Dipartimento di Medicina e Chirurgia, Via della Torre di Palidoro, 00050 Fiumicino, Italy
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- Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche—Istituto di Analisi dei Sistemi ed Informatica CNR-IASI, Laboratorio di Biomatematica, 00185 Roma, Italy;
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- Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Campus Bio-Medico, Via Alvaro del Portillo, 200, 00128 Roma, Italy; (R.P.); (S.C.); (S.D.S.); (B.B.); (A.L.); (V.D.)
- Research Unit of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery, Department of Medicine and Surgery, Università Campus Bio-Medico di Roma, Via Alvaro del Portillo, 21, 00128 Roma, Italy
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- Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Campus Bio-Medico, Via Alvaro del Portillo, 200, 00128 Roma, Italy; (R.P.); (S.C.); (S.D.S.); (B.B.); (A.L.); (V.D.)
- Research Unit of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery, Department of Medicine and Surgery, Università Campus Bio-Medico di Roma, Via Alvaro del Portillo, 21, 00128 Roma, Italy
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- Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Campus Bio-Medico, Via Alvaro del Portillo, 200, 00128 Roma, Italy; (R.P.); (S.C.); (S.D.S.); (B.B.); (A.L.); (V.D.)
- Research Unit of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery, Department of Medicine and Surgery, Università Campus Bio-Medico di Roma, Via Alvaro del Portillo, 21, 00128 Roma, Italy
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Santiago LÂM, Ataíde ACS, de Araújo Morais D, da Silva Lima A, Dos Santos Martins N, Dourado AVCA, Ribeiro RM, Lima-Neto LG, de Sá Sousa JC, da Rocha CQ, de Sousa Cartágenes MDS, Carvalho RC, de Sousa EM. Bixa orellana ethyl acetate fraction and its isolated compound ellagic acid attenuate the progression of MIA-induced osteoarthritis in rat knees. Biomed Pharmacother 2023; 168:115644. [PMID: 37839112 DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2023.115644] [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: 08/19/2023] [Revised: 09/26/2023] [Accepted: 10/03/2023] [Indexed: 10/17/2023] Open
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Osteoarthritis (OA) is a pathology that is characterized by progressive erosion of articular cartilage. In this context, medicinal plants have become relevant tools regarding their potential role in the prevention and treatment of OA, being safe and effective. The aim of this work was investigate the therapeutic efficacy of the ethyl acetate fraction of Bixa orellana leaves (BoEA) and ellagic acid (ElAc) for the therapeutic treatment of OA induced by monosodium iodoacetate (MIA) in rats. The plant material was extracted via maceration with 70 % hydroalcoholic solvent (BoHE). The ethyl acetate (BoEA) fraction was by solvents in increasing order of polarity. The ElAc was identified and isolated in BoEA using high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC-DAD) and analytical curve. The OA was induced using MIA in the right knee at the knee joint. Doses of BoEA and ElAc were administered daily (every 24 h, orally) at concentrations of 50, 100 and 50 mg/kg, respectively, for 28 days after induced OA. We evaluated the animals through clinical and radiological examinations every 7 days and, on the 29th day, the animals were euthanized, the joints being removed for histopathological analysis and the serum for cytokine analysis. BoEA and ElAc compounds reduced inflammation and nociception in OA and were as effective as indomethacin in clinical parameters of joint discomfort and allodynia in rats, in addition to showing improvements in radiological and histopathological images, acting on the progress of cartilage deterioration, proving properties related to anti-inflammatory and analgesic processes, being important allies for new therapeutic interventions for the treatment of OA.
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- Luis Ângelo Macêdo Santiago
- Graduate Program in Biodiversity and Biotechnology of the Bionorte Network, - BIONORTE - Federal University of Maranhão, Maranhão-UFMA, São Luis 65080-805, Brazil.
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- Graduate Program in Microbial Biology, CEUMA University-UniCEUMA, São Luís 65075-120, Brazil
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- Graduate Program in Chemistry, Federal University of Maranhão-UFMA, São Luis 65080-805, Brazil
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- Graduate Program in Health Sciences - Federal University of Maranhão-UFMA, São Luis 65080-805, Brazil
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- Graduate Program in Biodiversity and Biotechnology of the Bionorte Network, - BIONORTE - Federal University of Maranhão, Maranhão-UFMA, São Luis 65080-805, Brazil; Graduate Program in Microbial Biology, CEUMA University-UniCEUMA, São Luís 65075-120, Brazil
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- Graduate Program in Health Sciences - Federal University of Maranhão-UFMA, São Luis 65080-805, Brazil
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- Graduate Program in Biodiversity and Biotechnology of the Bionorte Network, - BIONORTE - Federal University of Maranhão, Maranhão-UFMA, São Luis 65080-805, Brazil; Graduate Program in Health Sciences - Federal University of Maranhão-UFMA, São Luis 65080-805, Brazil; Graduate Program in Microbial Biology, CEUMA University-UniCEUMA, São Luís 65075-120, Brazil
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Hernández-Cruz EY, Silva-Islas CA, Maldonado PD, Pedraza-Chaverri J, Carballo-Villalobos AI. The antinociceptive effect of garlic, garlic preparations, and derivative compounds. Eur J Pain 2022; 26:947-964. [PMID: 35263014 DOI: 10.1002/ejp.1935] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/23/2021] [Revised: 02/02/2022] [Accepted: 03/06/2022] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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The antinociceptive effects of garlic have shown promise in treating different chronic diseases in humans, such as knee osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and peripheral arterial occlusive disease stage II. The most common garlic products are garlic powder (dried garlic), steam distilled garlic oils, garlic oil macerate, and aged garlic extract. These commercial products contain organosulfur compounds (OSC) that have been extensively evaluated in preclinical models and some clinical assays to treat different diseases against pain. In this review, we describe the importance of some bioactive compounds found in garlic and its role in treating pain. A systematic search of the literature in Dimensions, PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science was performed. Terms and preselected keywords relating to garlic, its derivates and organusulfur compunds in pain, were used to perform a systematic literature search. Two independent reviewers screened papers for inclusion and assessed the methodological quality. The antinociceptive activity of garlic and its OSC is related to its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, which may be explained by the ability to block the synthesis of PGs, pro-inflammatory cytokines and interferon-γ, by the reduction COX- 2 activity and by increases the levels of anti-inflammatory cytokines. Besides, garlic extract is an activator of TRPA1 and TRPV1, where the principal responsible for this activation are OSC. The relationship between these pathways allows a better understanding how garlic and its derivates could be carrying out its pharmacological action over the management of acute and chronic pain and provide a base by further investigations.
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- Estefani Yaquelin Hernández-Cruz
- Departamento de Biología, Facultad de Química, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM), CDMX, 04510, México.,Posgrado en Ciencias Biológicas, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM), Ciudad Universitaria, CDMX, 04510, México
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- Laboratorio de Patología Vascular Cerebral, Instituto Nacional de Neurología y Neurocirugía Manuel Velasco Suárez, CDMX, 14269, México
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- Laboratorio de Patología Vascular Cerebral, Instituto Nacional de Neurología y Neurocirugía Manuel Velasco Suárez, CDMX, 14269, México
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- Departamento de Biología, Facultad de Química, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM), CDMX, 04510, México
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- Departamento de Química Inorgánica y Nuclear, Facultad de Química, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM), CDMX, 04510, México
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Zhuang SZ, Chen PJ, Han J, Xiao WH. Beneficial Effects and Potential Mechanisms of Tai Chi on Lower Limb Osteoarthritis: A Biopsychosocial Perspective. Chin J Integr Med 2021; 29:368-376. [PMID: 34921649 DOI: 10.1007/s11655-021-3529-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 09/22/2021] [Indexed: 01/15/2023]
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Lower limb osteoarthritis (OA) is a chronic, multifactorial disease characterized by impaired physical function, chronic pain, compromised psychological health and decreased social functioning. Chronic inflammation plays a critical role in the pathophysiology of OA. Tai Chi is a type of classical mind-body exercise derived from ancient Chinese martial arts. Evidence supports that Tai Chi has significant benefits for relieving lower limb OA symptoms. Using a biopsychosocial framework, this review aims to elucidate the beneficial effects of Tai Chi in lower limb OA and disentangle its potential mechanisms from the perspective of biology, psychology, and social factors. Complex biomechanical, biochemical, neurological, psychological, and social mechanisms, including strengthening of muscles, proprioception improvement, joint mechanical stress reduction, change of brain activation and sensitization, attenuation of inflammation, emotion modulation and social support, are discussed.
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- Shu-Zhao Zhuang
- Shanghai Frontiers Science Research Base of Exercise and Metabolic Health, Shanghai University of Sport, Shanghai, 200438, China
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- Shanghai Frontiers Science Research Base of Exercise and Metabolic Health, Shanghai University of Sport, Shanghai, 200438, China
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- Shanghai Frontiers Science Research Base of Exercise and Metabolic Health, Shanghai University of Sport, Shanghai, 200438, China
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- Shanghai Frontiers Science Research Base of Exercise and Metabolic Health, Shanghai University of Sport, Shanghai, 200438, China.
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Assantachai P, Phulsawat A, Ruengsinpinya P, Udompunturak S. Diagnostic accuracy of quadriceps strength-based criteria compared to handgrip-based criteria for diagnosing sarcopenia and severe sarcopenia in older adults. Arch Gerontol Geriatr 2021; 97:104504. [PMID: 34392048 DOI: 10.1016/j.archger.2021.104504] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/06/2021] [Revised: 08/05/2021] [Accepted: 08/06/2021] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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AIM . Handgrip strength (HS) is an established parameter for sarcopenia diagnosis; however, a considerable proportion of older adults have some kind of hand abnormality or limitation that can prevent reliable hand muscle power testing. This study set forth to investigate the diagnostic accuracy of quadriceps strength (QS)-based criteria compared to handgrip strength (HS)-based criteria for diagnosing sarcopenia and severe sarcopenia in older adults. SETTING AND PARTICIPANTS . A total of 381 subjects aged ≥60 years who attended the outpatient geriatric clinic at Siriraj Hospital (Bangkok, Thailand) during 2015-2017 were recruited via convenience sampling. Patients who were ambulatory, able to communicate, and without metallic prosthesis or pacemaker were eligible for inclusion. METHODS . All consenting subjects underwent HS and QS testing, muscle mass measurement by bioelectrical impedance analysis, and gait speed analysis. The Asian Working Group for Sarcopenia (AWGS) 2019 consensus criteria were used as reference standard. RESULTS . The prevalence of sarcopenia and severe sarcopenia by HS-based criteria was 13.9% and 6.8%, respectively. In comparison, the prevalence of sarcopenia and severe sarcopenia by QS-based criteria was 14.7% and 10.2%, respectively. The sensitivity and specificity of QS-based criteria for diagnosing sarcopenia was 100% (95% confidence interval [CI]: 93.3-100%) and 99.1% (95%CI: 97.4-99.8%), respectively. The sensitivity and specificity of QS-based criteria for diagnosing severe sarcopenia was 88.5% (95%CI: 69.9-97.6%) and 95.5% (95%CI: 92.8-97.4%), respectively. CONCLUSIONS . With very high sensitivity and specificity, QS-based diagnostic criteria could be used to diagnose sarcopenia and severe sarcopenia in older adults whose HS measurements could not be reliably obtained. THAI CLINICAL TRIALS REGISTRY REGISTRATION NUMBER: . TCTR 20200717004.
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- Prasert Assantachai
- Department of Preventive and Social Medicine, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand.
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- Division of Geriatric Medicine, Department of Medicine, Golden Jubilee Medical Center, Mahidol University, Nakhon Pathom, Thailand.
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- Research Group and Research Network Division, Research Department, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand.
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Xiao Z, Li G. The effect of Wuqinxi exercises on the balance function and subjective quality of life in elderly, female knee osteoarthritis patients. Am J Transl Res 2021; 13:6710-6716. [PMID: 34306416 PMCID: PMC8290749] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/11/2020] [Accepted: 12/28/2020] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To investigate the balance function and subjective quality of life in elderly female knee osteoarthritis patients KOAKOA treated with Wuqinxi exercises. METHODS A total of 284 elderly female patients with knee osteoarthritis (KOA) were randomly divided into an experimental group, which did Wuqinxi exercises for 24-weeks (n=132), and a control group, which didn't do any regular physical exercises (n=134). The experimental group did Wuqinxi exercises for 24 weeks, and the control group didn't engage in any regular physical exercise. We performed limits of stability (LOS) tests, static posture stability (SPS) tests, and dynamic fall index (DFI) tests to assess the patients' balance, and we administered the Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index (WOMAC) questionnaire to evaluate the physical functioning of the patients' knees. RESULTS The limits of stability (LOS) test, the static posture stability (SPS) test, and the dynamic fall index (DFI) test results were improved in the experimental group compared with the control group (P < 0.05). From baseline to the week 24 follow-up, the WOMAC tests, and the pain, joint stiffness, and lower limb muscle strength showed significant differences between the two groups (P < 0.05). CONCLUSIONS Wuqinxi exercises are an effective treatment for elderly female patients with knee osteoarthritis, and can improve their balance and subjective quality of life. The therapy effectively alleviates the clinical symptoms of the elderly female knee osteoarthritis patients.
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- Zhigang Xiao
- Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Hubei Provincial Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine Wuhan 430074, Hubei, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Hubei Provincial Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine Wuhan 430074, Hubei, China
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Seo AR, Kim MJ, Kim B, Seo YM, Lee GY, Park KS, Yoo JI. Associations between Frailty in Older Adults and Malnutrition in Rural Areas: 2019 Updated Version of the Asian Working Group for Sarcopenia. Yonsei Med J 2021; 62:249-254. [PMID: 33635015 PMCID: PMC7934103 DOI: 10.3349/ymj.2021.62.3.249] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/24/2020] [Revised: 12/21/2020] [Accepted: 12/28/2020] [Indexed: 11/27/2022] Open
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PURPOSE The purpose of this study was to evaluate the prevalence of frailty among an older adult population living in rural communities and to determine if frailty is associated with nutritional status after adjusting for sarcopenia and depression. MATERIALS AND METHODS This research used baseline data from the Namgaram-2 study. Frailty was evaluated using the Kaigo-Yobo checklist in an older Korean population. The nutritional statuses of older people were measured using the Korean version of the mini nutritional assessment (MNA). The recent criteria of the Asian Working Group for Sarcopenia were applied for diagnosis of sarcopenia, and depression was assessed using the Geriatric Depression Scale-Short Form. RESULTS The prevalence of frailty was 18.8% (male: 9.6%; female: 23.4%) and was significantly higher in individuals in their 80s [male, 35.3% (p<0.001); female, 42.3% (p<0.001)], those of poor economic status [male, 18.2% (p=0.012); female, 34.9% (p<0.001)], those with hypertension [female, 27.7% (p=0.008)], those with sarcopenia [male, 34.1% (p<0.001); female, 37.2% (p<0.001)], those with depression [male, 46.4% (p<0.001); female, 51.7% (p<0.001)], and those at high risk of malnutrition [male, 44.4% (p<0.001); female, 51.7% (p<0.001)]. After adjusting for demographic variables, including hypertension, diabetes, sarcopenia and depression, frailty was significantly associated with nutritional status [male: odds ratio (OR)=6.73, 95% confidence interval (CI), 1.84-24.65; female: OR=4.83, 95% CI, 2.88-8.11]. CONCLUSION For older adults, MNA is a suitable tool of use in assessing both nutritional status and frailty. Moreover, the nutritional status of older adults appears to be associated with frailty, even after corrections for physical and psychological function.
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- Ae Rim Seo
- Department of Preventive Medicine and Institute of Health Sciences, College of Medicine, Gyeongsang National University, Jinju, Korea
- Center for Farmer's Safety and Health, Gyeongsang National University Hospital, Jinju, Korea
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- Department of Preventive Medicine and Institute of Health Sciences, College of Medicine, Gyeongsang National University, Jinju, Korea
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- Department of Preventive Medicine and Institute of Health Sciences, College of Medicine, Gyeongsang National University, Jinju, Korea
- Center for Farmer's Safety and Health, Gyeongsang National University Hospital, Jinju, Korea
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- Center for Farmer's Safety and Health, Gyeongsang National University Hospital, Jinju, Korea
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- Center for Farmer's Safety and Health, Gyeongsang National University Hospital, Jinju, Korea
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- Department of Preventive Medicine and Institute of Health Sciences, College of Medicine, Gyeongsang National University, Jinju, Korea
- Center for Farmer's Safety and Health, Gyeongsang National University Hospital, Jinju, Korea
- Department of Bio & Medical Big Data, Gyeongsang National University, Jinju, Korea.
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Gyeongsang National University Hospital, Jinju, Korea.
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Park KS, Lee GY, Seo YM, Seo SH, Yoo JI. Disability, Frailty and Depression in the community-dwelling older adults with Osteosarcopenia. BMC Geriatr 2021; 21:69. [PMID: 33468069 PMCID: PMC7816500 DOI: 10.1186/s12877-021-02022-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/09/2020] [Accepted: 01/11/2021] [Indexed: 01/28/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND The purpose of this study was to investigate the prevalence of osteosarcopenia in the over 60-year-old community and to evaluate whether osteosarcopenia is associated with disability, frailty and depression. METHODS This study was performed using the baseline data of Namgaram-2, among the 1010 surveyed subjects, 885 study subjects who were 60 years or older and had all necessary tests performed were selected. The Kaigo-Yobo checklist (frailty), World Health Organization Disability Assessment Schedule (WHODAS) and Geriatric Depression Scale-Short Form-Korean (GDSSF-K) were used. The Asian Working Group for Sarcopenia (AWGS 2019) were applied in this study. Osteopenia was measured using data from dual energy X-ray absorptiometry (DEXA) and osteopenia was diagnosed when the T-score was less than - 1.0. The study subjects were divided into four groups: the normal group, in which both sarcopenia and osteopenia were undiagnosed, osteopenia only, sarcopenia only and the osteosarcopenia group, which was diagnosed with both sarcopenia and osteopenia. RESULTS Of the 885 subjects over 60 years old evaluated, the normal group comprised 34.0%, the only osteopenia group 33.7%, the only sarcopenia group 13.1%, and the osteosarcopenia group 19.2%. WHODAS (17.5, 95% CI: 14.8-20.1), Kaigo-Yobo (3.0, 95% CI: 2.6-3.4), and GDSSF mean score (4.6, 95% CI: 3.9-5.4) were statistically significantly higher in the osteosarcopenia group compared the other groups. Partial eta squared (ηp2) of WHODAS (0.199) and Kaigo-Yobo (0.148) values according to Osteosarcopenia were large, and GDSSF (0.096) was medium CONCLUSIONS: Osteosarcopenia is a relatively common disease group in the older adults community that may cause deterioration of health outcomes. Therefore, when evaluating osteopenia or sarcopenia in the older adults, management of those in both disease groups should occur together.
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- Ki-Soo Park
- Department of Preventive Medicine, Institute of Health Sciences, College of Medicine, Gyeongsang National University, Jinju, Korea.,Center for Farmer's Safety and Health, Gyeongsang National University Hospital, Jinju, Korea
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- Center for Farmer's Safety and Health, Gyeongsang National University Hospital, Jinju, Korea
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- Center for Farmer's Safety and Health, Gyeongsang National University Hospital, Jinju, Korea
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- Center for Farmer's Safety and Health, Gyeongsang National University Hospital, Jinju, Korea.,Department of Information & Statistics, College of Natural Science, Gyeongsang National University, Jinju, Korea
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- Center for Farmer's Safety and Health, Gyeongsang National University Hospital, Jinju, Korea. .,Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Gyeongsang National University Hospital, 90 Chilamdong, Jinju, Republic of Korea.
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Pickering ME, Chapurlat R. Where Two Common Conditions of Aging Meet: Osteoarthritis and Sarcopenia. Calcif Tissue Int 2020; 107:203-211. [PMID: 32424600 DOI: 10.1007/s00223-020-00703-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/27/2020] [Accepted: 05/12/2020] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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Osteoarthritis and sarcopenia are the most frequently described musculoskeletal disorders in older persons but the intertwining of these conditions and of their functional and cellular causes is complex. This narrative review aims to identify the links between osteoarthritis and sarcopenia described 1-in clinical studies, 2-in in vitro studies, and 3-the available treatment strategies for both conditions. Electronic databases were used for the literature search of all studies investigating the relationship between sarcopenia and the presence of concomitant osteoarthritis. This review identified a limited number of clinical and morphometric studies on the complex relationship between osteoarthritis and sarcopenia. Studies present a number of methodological limitations due to definition and assessment of both entities. Low lean mass is one of the main actors of this cross-talk between muscle and bone, and adipose tissue plays a major role that had been underestimated. Bone Morphogenetic Proteins and myostatin pathways are key mediators and play an important role in both muscle and bone homeostasis. Common therapeutic recommendations are still missing. There is a need for good quality prospective studies on concomitant sarcopenia and osteoarthritis, more translational research, and pharmacological and non-pharmacological therapies in order to identify common denominators for the management of sarcopenia, osteoarthritis, and their comorbidities.
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- Marie-Eva Pickering
- Service de Rhumatologie et Pathologie Osseuse, Hôpital Edouard Herriot, 69437, Lyon cedex 03, France.
- Inserm UMR 1033, 69437, Lyon cedex 03, France.
- Université de Lyon, 69437, Lyon cedex 03, France.
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- Service de Rhumatologie et Pathologie Osseuse, Hôpital Edouard Herriot, 69437, Lyon cedex 03, France
- Inserm UMR 1033, 69437, Lyon cedex 03, France
- Université de Lyon, 69437, Lyon cedex 03, France
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