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Biologic Therapies for Knee Osteoarthritis: A Structured Narrative Review of Joint Preservation Strategies and Clinical Outcomes
As interest in joint preservation strategies has grown, biologic therapies have emerged as promising approaches capable of modulating the intra-articular environment and potentially delaying invasive interventions.
Source: Arthroplasty Today
Back Pain Doesn`t Have to Stop You, Discover the Benefits of Walking
Most conversations about chronic back pain focus on what can be done to the back: injections, imaging, medications, and procedures. These treatments matter, and for many people, they are essential. But there is another tool that rarely gets the attention it deserves, even though it is free, accessible, and surprisingly effective: walking.
Source: Spine Health Foundation
Causes of Knee Bone Spurs and What You Can Do
Bone spurs in the knee, also known as osteophytes, often develop due to arthritis and can cause pain and stiffness. Early treatment is important to prevent progression and maintain mobility.
Source: Verywell health
A spine you can hold in your hands may help surgeons in the most challenging operations
According to a new study, 3D-printed spine models may support the work of spine surgeons, particularly in understanding highly complex cases and planning surgical procedures. The findings come from a study conducted at the Doctoral School of Semmelweis University and published in the journal World Neurosurgery.
Source: Medical Xpress
Hydrogel Relieves Pain and Repairs Cartilage in Osteoarthritis
A Yale study published in the journal Bioactive Materials found that the medication lacosamide acts as a highly effective, dual-purpose treatment that relieves joint pain and reverses cartilage damage in osteoarthritis, especially when a specialized hydrogel delivers the drug directly into the joint.
Source: newswise
Platelet-Rich Plasma in the Treatment of Knee Osteoarthritis: A Bibliometric Analysis of Global Research Trends
Knee osteoarthritis (OA) represents a major cause of pain and disability among older adults. Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) has emerged as a promising biologic therapy aimed at modulating inflammation and promoting cartilage repair. As the clinical use of PRP has expanded, a rapidly growing body of literature has developed examining its efficacy and mechanisms of action in knee OA. Bibliometric analysis provides a useful method to evaluate research productivity, collaborative networks, and emerging trends within a scientific field.
Source: Orthopedic Reviews
AI can predict spine surgery risks, but can surgeons trust it?
In neurosurgery, few decisions carry as much weight as whether to operate. For patients with complex spinal conditions, the difference between intervention and observation can hinge on a fragile balance of risks, complications, recovery time, long-term function, many of which are difficult to predict with certainty. Now, AI is beginning to reshape that calculation.
Source: Becker;s Spine Review
5 Non-Opioid, Non-Invasive, Evidence-Based Therapies for Back Pain Relief
If you struggle with back pain that’s more than a 5 or 6 on a 10 point scale, we understand how frustrating it can be to find effective pain relief. You’ve likely tried several approaches like medications and physical therapy. Maybe you’re weighing injections… or even surgery. And yet the core problem remains: how do you reduce severe disc-related pain without escalating to opioids or invasive procedures?
Source: Spine-health
Excess Weight Increases Risk Of Low Back Pain, Researchers Find
Did holiday treats add a few extra pounds to your frame? If so, your risk for low back pain might have increased, as well, a new study says.
Source: HealthDay
Walking 100 minutes per day may help lower risk of chronic back pain
Source: Medical News Today
For many people, low back pain is chronic, meaning it is constant for at least three months. There are several risk factors for chronic low back pain, such as not getting enough physical activity. A new study found that increasing the length of time and intensity of one’s walks may help lower the risk of experiencing chronic low back pain.
