KNEE OSTEOARTHRITIS (KNEE OA)

This study tested whether adding a special cell therapy (stromal vascular fraction) to a standard knee repair procedure (microfracture) helps people with knee osteoarthritis. 50 adults with moderate knee arthritis were split into two groups: one got the cell therapy alone, the ot…

This study tested two different treatments for people with grade II knee osteoarthritis: the Macquarie Injury Management Group protocol and a targeted knee exercise program. 84 adults aged 40-60 took part, split into two groups. Researchers measured pain, range of motion, and dai…

This study looked at 88 recreational athletes aged 50-70 with knee osteoarthritis who had not responded to standard pain medications. Researchers compared a single injection of cross-linked hyaluronic acid to two injections of straight-chain hyaluronic acid. The goal was to see w…

This study looked at whether a special injection called an IPACK block, combined with a steroid shot, can help people with severe knee osteoarthritis who still have pain after other treatments. 98 adults over age 40 with advanced knee arthritis received the combination. Their pai…

This study looked at two home treatments for early-stage knee osteoarthritis: a structured exercise program and a topical diclofenac gel. 83 adults aged 40-70 took part. The goal was to see which approach better reduces pain and improves daily function. Results help doctors recom…

This study looked at whether two common steroid injections for knee arthritis have different effects on eye pressure. 80 adults with early knee osteoarthritis received either betamethasone or triamcinolone hexacetonide into the knee joint. Eye pressure was measured before the inj…

This study looked at how common fear of movement (kinesiophobia) is in people with knee osteoarthritis and how it affects their pain and ability to function. 84 adults aged 40-85 with knee OA completed questionnaires and physical tests. The goal was to understand the link between…