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Study shows high rates of hip osteoarthritis among older adults with spinal deformity
One-third of patients undergoing surgery for adult spinal deformity (ASD) also have severe osteoarthritis (OA) of the hip—which is associated with worse spinal alignment and physical functioning, reports a study in the Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery.
What are the most effective medications for back pain?
Researchers have conducted several research reviews into medications for back pain. They found some may be more effective than others.
What are the stages of ankylosing spondylitis?
There are three ankylosing spondylitis stages — early, progressive, and late. As the condition progresses, people tend to experience more pain and stiffness. Getting treatment earlier can help reduce complications.
The More You Cycle, the Lower Your Risk of Knee Arthritis
Cycling has always been touted as easy on the knees. But actually preventing arthritis? That’s a new one.
Long-acting opioids may be unnecessary in study of total knee replacement
In a new study, researchers have found that replacing long-acting with immediate-release opioids after total knee replacement surgery resulted in comparable pain management but less nausea-medication usage and less need for residential rehabilitation after hospital discharge.
