Dedicated to NPs, PAs and rheumatologists who diagnose and treat arthritis and other musculoskeletal conditions.
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Dedicated to NPs, PAs and rheumatologists who diagnose and treat arthritis and other musculoskeletal conditions.
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Knee PainChronic Knee Pain A Guide To Physical Therapy Options Physical therapy techniques can be helpful in both diagnosing and treating chronic knee pain. In a review of common contributing factors such as iliotibial band syndrome and patellofemoral syndrome, this author offers anatomical insights, diagnostic pointers and treatment recommendations. GAIT Study Draws Mixed Reactions On Supplements For OA Knee Pain GAIT Study Draws Mixed Reactions On Supplements For OA Knee Pain News & Trends: GAIT Study Draws Mixed Reactions On Supplements For OA Knee Pain - By Anthony Leone, Associate Editor The Glucosamine/Chondroitin Arthritis Intervention Trial (GAIT), which was recently published in The New England Journal Of Medicine, has sparked controversy within the arthritis community. While the patients in the study were stratified on the basis of pain, Dr. Clegg says the subgroup of patients with moderate ... When A Patient Complains Of Knee Pain And Fever When A Patient Complains Of Knee Pain And Fever Diagnostic Dilemmas: When A Patient Complains Of Knee Pain And Fever - By Patrick Auth, PhD, PA-C and Ellen Feld, MD A 62-year-old woman presents with a fever, right knee pain and swelling for 24 hours. A. Lyme disease B. Rheumatoid arthritis C. Nongonococcal acute bacterial arthritis D. Meniscal tear Pertinent Insights On The Differential Diagnosis A. Lyme disease is not the correct answer. There are three stages of the disease: rash stage (... When An Elderly Patient Presents With Knee Pain When An Elderly Patient Presents With Knee Pain Departments: Diagnosis Dilemmas: When An Elderly Patient Presents With Knee Pain - By Patrick Auth, PA-C, PhD-C, MS Statistics from the National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion reveal that nearly 70 million Americans are affected by arthritis and chronic joint pain.1 There are 315 million office visits per year for musculoskeletal complaints and 10 percent of all outpatient visits in general medicine are related to ... Pregabalin Gains FDA Approval For Fibromyalgia The 100-patient study, which was recently published in the Journal of Rheumatology, found that 39 percent of patients studied achieved an ACR 20 response at 12 weeks after having subcutaneous injections of adalimumab 40 mg every other week. Revealing RA’s Impact On Sleep: What One Study ShowsBy Aaron Becker, Associate Editor A recent study published in Musculoskeletal Care determined that 35 percent of the rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients enrolled experienced sleep disruption that ... Joint Injections: Key Clinical Pearls To Maximize Outcomes Since NPs and PAs have historically played a prominent role with intraarticular joint injections and may perform even more of these procedures in the future, this author intertwines key principles, pertinent pearls and an informative case study to help facilitate improved results. Study Raises Questions On Anti-TNF Therapy Study Raises Questions On Anti-TNF Therapy News & Trends: Study Raises Questions On Anti-TNF Therapy - By Anthony Leone, Associate Editor A recently published retrospective review of randomized trials involving anti-tumor necrosis factor (TNF) agents suggests increased risks of serious infections and malignancies among patients who take these medications. The study also noted that malignancies were more common in patients who took higher doses of anti-TNF drugs as opposed to patients who ... Conquering Osteoarthritis In Aging Athletes Given the challenges of recognizing and managing osteoarthritis in an aging but active population, this author offers a thorough review of current and emerging treatment options. How To Diagnose Soft Tissue Rheumatologic Disorders The author provides an extensive diagnostic overview of various conditions ranging from fibromyalgia and olecranon bursitis to pre-patellar bursitis and Achilles tendonitis. Can Bone Scans Facilitate Early Detection Of Knee Arthritis? Scott Dye, MD, says technetium bone scans can enable practitioners to detect a loss of osseous homeostasis in the knees of athletes who have had sports-related injuries that may increase their risk of developing arthritis in the knee. By recognizing this loss of osseous homeostasis years before the development of radiographically identifiable degenerative arthritis, Dr. Dye says clinicians can encourage patients to pursue simple modifications of activities that may help restore osseous ...
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July 19, 2008
A complimentary CME Webcast Event |
Emerging Concepts In Treating Rheumatoid Arthritis
A Guide To Viscosupplementation For Osteoarthritis Knee Pain
A Guide To Infusion Therapy For Patients With Rheumatoid Arthritis