Osteoarthritis, spine

This study tested whether injecting a sugar solution (dextrose) into the small joints of the lower back can reduce pain and improve function in people with chronic low back pain. Sixty adults aged 40-70 with facet joint arthritis were randomly assigned to receive dextrose, steroi…

This study looked at whether five simple physiotherapy exercises could help improve balance and reaction speed in older adults (ages 65-95) with arthritis of the spine. Sixty participants were split into two groups: one did a three-week exercise program, the other did not. The re…

This study tested a procedure called 'PRP Spinoplasty' for people with long-term lower back pain from disc disease, facet joint arthritis, and muscle spasms. 35 adults who had not improved with standard care received injections of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) into multiple areas of…

This study tested a new lightweight device called PYTHEAS ODYSSEE that helps surgeons place screws in the spine more accurately. Fourteen adults having spine surgery used the device to guide screw placement. The goal was to see if the device reduces screw misplacement and is safe…

This completed study looked at the safety of pharmacopuncture—herbal extracts injected into acupuncture points—in 1,000 hospitalized adults with spine or joint problems. Researchers tracked infections and other side effects to see how often problems occur. The goal was to gather …