KNEE OSTEOARTHRITIS (KNEE OA)

This study tested whether combining a patient's own fat-derived cells (stromal vascular fraction) with a minor surgical procedure called microfracture can improve knee osteoarthritis better than the cell therapy alone. Fifty adults with moderate knee arthritis were randomly assig…

This study tested two simple home treatments for early-stage knee osteoarthritis: a structured exercise program and a topical diclofenac gel. 83 adults aged 40-70 participated. The goal was to see which approach better reduces pain and improves daily function.

This study tested whether a single injection of cross-linked hyaluronic acid (CL-HA) works better than two injections of straight-chain hyaluronic acid (ST-HA) for knee osteoarthritis. It included 88 recreational athletes aged 50-70 with moderate knee OA. Researchers measured pai…

This study looked at whether a special nerve block (IPACK) combined with a steroid injection can reduce pain in people with advanced knee osteoarthritis. 98 patients who had not gotten enough relief from other treatments received the combination. Researchers measured pain levels …

This study looked at whether two different steroid injections for knee osteoarthritis—betamethasone and triamcinolone hexacetonide—affect eye pressure differently. Eighty adults with early-stage knee pain received one of the injections, and their eye pressure was measured before …

This study explored how common fear of movement (kinesiophobia) is in people with knee osteoarthritis and how it relates to their pain and ability to do daily activities. Researchers studied 84 adults aged 40-85 with knee OA, measuring their fear levels, pain severity, and physic…