Osteoarthritis of the Knee
Clinical examination includes assessment of knee function and the influence of modifiable risks such as malalignment, muscle strength, and obesity. Knee braces, footwear, exercises, and dieting are prescribed for the purpose of improving the distribution of loads on the knee, and reducing the likelihood that osteoarthritis and its symptoms will worsen. Pharmaceuticals of low toxicity are preferred and given only when other methods fail to achieve functional improvement.

Clinical Reviews

L.K. Burke et al.
Frozen shoulder, or adhesive capsulitis, is a frustrating condition for both patients and physicians.
Ian K. Tsang et al.
The two most common forms of crystal-induced arthritis among older adults are gout and calcium pyrophosphate dihydrate (CPPD) deposition disease.
Cornelia M. Borkhoff et al.
Although total joint arthroplasty (TJA) is a highly effective treatment for individuals with moderate to severe osteoarthritis who have not responded to medical therapy, disparities in TJA utilization based on gender, race/ethnicity, and socioeconomic status are well documented.
Arthur Bookman
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) in older adults has a lower female-to-male ratio, and presents as either a rheumatoid factor positive typical case of RA, or an acute seronegative syndrome consisting of myalgia, fever, weight loss, and fatigue.
Linda C. Li et al.
Physiotherapy aims to prevent physical impairment and restore functional ability through the use of exercise, education, and physical modalities.
Proton Rahman et al.
Rheumatoid arthritis is the most common etiology for inflammatory arthritis in the older population, with an estimated prevalence of 2%.
David J. Hunter et al.
Despite the increasing prevalence of symptomatic knee osteoarthritis, many uncertainties exist pertaining to its management.
James V. Bono et al.
Total hip arthroplasty (THA) is one of the most commonly performed and successful operations in orthopedic surgery in terms of clinical outcome, implant survivorship, and cost-effectiveness.