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View article: A Randomized Trial of Physical Therapy for Meniscal Tear and Knee Pain
A Randomized Trial of Physical Therapy for Meniscal Tear and Knee Pain Open
For patients with degenerative meniscal tear and knee pain, the addition of physical therapy or text messages to encourage adherence to home exercises was not superior in reducing pain to a home-exercise program alone. (Funded by the Natio…
View article: Longitudinal associations between bilateral versus unilateral knee osteoarthritis and physical performance measures
Longitudinal associations between bilateral versus unilateral knee osteoarthritis and physical performance measures Open
View article: Preferences for post‐traumatic osteoarthritis prevention strategies in individuals with anterior cruciate ligament injury
Preferences for post‐traumatic osteoarthritis prevention strategies in individuals with anterior cruciate ligament injury Open
Objectives There is growing interest in evaluating new strategies to delay or prevent post‐traumatic osteoarthritis (PTOA) in individuals who have sustained anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury. This study sought to determine characteri…
View article: Corrigendum to “The PIKASO trial (Preventing Injured Knees from Osteoarthritis: Severity Outcomes): Rationale and design features for a randomized controlled trial” [Osteoarthr Cartil Open 7 (2025) 100563]
Corrigendum to “The PIKASO trial (Preventing Injured Knees from Osteoarthritis: Severity Outcomes): Rationale and design features for a randomized controlled trial” [Osteoarthr Cartil Open 7 (2025) 100563] Open
View article: Protocol for the comparison of remote versus face-to-face osteoarthritis management programs (COASTAL): A randomized implementation trial
Protocol for the comparison of remote versus face-to-face osteoarthritis management programs (COASTAL): A randomized implementation trial Open
View article: Corrigendum: Community-engaged curriculum development using racial justice and biomedical lenses to address COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy in black individuals with rheumatologic conditions
Corrigendum: Community-engaged curriculum development using racial justice and biomedical lenses to address COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy in black individuals with rheumatologic conditions Open
[This corrects the article DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2024.1493331.].
View article: Intra-articular injections for knee osteoarthritis management: Analysis of cost-effectiveness
Intra-articular injections for knee osteoarthritis management: Analysis of cost-effectiveness Open
CS could offer good value for knee OA management if the impact on OA progression is small. Value of PRP depends greatly on its price, with current prices leading to value exceeding well - accepted cost-effectiveness thresh…
View article: POS1388 PATHOGENIC CSPG4+ EXTRACELLULAR VESICLES PREDICT KNEE OSTEOARTHRITIS PROGRESSION
POS1388 PATHOGENIC CSPG4+ EXTRACELLULAR VESICLES PREDICT KNEE OSTEOARTHRITIS PROGRESSION Open
View article: OARSI initiative to develop classification criteria for early-stage symptomatic knee OA (EsSKOA): What conditions should be considered in the differential diagnosis of EsSKOA?
OARSI initiative to develop classification criteria for early-stage symptomatic knee OA (EsSKOA): What conditions should be considered in the differential diagnosis of EsSKOA? Open
The differential diagnosis for EsSKOA in adults presenting with undiagnosed knee symptoms includes symptomatic established radiographic knee OA, patellofemoral pain syndrome, meniscal and collateral ligament injuries, and immune-mediated a…
View article: Community-engaged curriculum development using racial justice and biomedical lenses to address COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy in black individuals with rheumatologic conditions
Community-engaged curriculum development using racial justice and biomedical lenses to address COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy in black individuals with rheumatologic conditions Open
Despite the efficacy of the COVID-19 vaccine in reducing mortality and illness severity, racial inequities in vaccination uptake persist. Among individuals with rheumatologic conditions who are often immunocompromised, the impact of dispar…
View article: Disparities Between Rural and Urban Communities: Response to 18 Months of Diet and Exercise Versus Control for Knee Osteoarthritis and Overweight or Obesity
Disparities Between Rural and Urban Communities: Response to 18 Months of Diet and Exercise Versus Control for Knee Osteoarthritis and Overweight or Obesity Open
Objective: The study objective was to determine whether the clinical response of older adults with knee osteoarthritis and overweight or obesity to 18 months of diet and exercise (D + E) or attention control (C) interventions differed betw…
View article: Patient Perceptions of Medication Therapy for Prevention of Posttraumatic Osteoarthritis Following Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury: A Qualitative Content Analysis
Patient Perceptions of Medication Therapy for Prevention of Posttraumatic Osteoarthritis Following Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury: A Qualitative Content Analysis Open
Objective Posttraumatic osteoarthritis (PTOA) accounts for nearly 12% of osteoarthritis incidences and often occurs after anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tear. Ensuring the uptake of preventive treatments for PTOA requires that investigat…
View article: Corrigendum to “Multi-centre modified Delphi exercise to identify candidate items for classifying early-stage symptomatic knee osteoarthritis” [Osteoarthritis Cartilage (2025) 155–165]
Corrigendum to “Multi-centre modified Delphi exercise to identify candidate items for classifying early-stage symptomatic knee osteoarthritis” [Osteoarthritis Cartilage (2025) 155–165] Open
Pathophysiology and treatment of rheumatic diseases
View article: The PIKASO trial (Preventing Injured Knees from Osteoarthritis: Severity Outcomes): Rationale and design features for a randomized controlled trial
The PIKASO trial (Preventing Injured Knees from Osteoarthritis: Severity Outcomes): Rationale and design features for a randomized controlled trial Open
View article: Disparities Between Rural and Urban Communities: Response to 18 Months of Diet and Exercise Versus Control for Knee Osteoarthritis and Overweight or Obesity
Disparities Between Rural and Urban Communities: Response to 18 Months of Diet and Exercise Versus Control for Knee Osteoarthritis and Overweight or Obesity Open
Objective The study objective was to determine whether the clinical response of older adults with knee osteoarthritis and overweight or obesity to 18 months of diet and exercise (D + E) or attention control (C) interventions differed betwe…
View article: KArAT (Knee Arthroplasty Activity Trial): Rationale and design features of a multicenter randomized controlled trial
KArAT (Knee Arthroplasty Activity Trial): Rationale and design features of a multicenter randomized controlled trial Open
View article: Correction: Rethinking the pros and cons of randomized controlled trials and observational studies in the era of big data and advanced methods: a panel discussion
Correction: Rethinking the pros and cons of randomized controlled trials and observational studies in the era of big data and advanced methods: a panel discussion Open
View article: Community-engaged randomised controlled trial to disseminate COVID-19 vaccine-related information and increase uptake among Black individuals in two US cities with rheumatic conditions
Community-engaged randomised controlled trial to disseminate COVID-19 vaccine-related information and increase uptake among Black individuals in two US cities with rheumatic conditions Open
Introduction Inequities in COVID-19 infection and vaccine uptake among historically marginalised racial and ethnic groups in the USA persist. Individuals with rheumatic conditions, especially those who are immunocompromised, are especially…
View article: Using simulation modeling to inform intervention and implementation selection in a rapid stakeholder-engaged hybrid effectiveness-implementation randomized trial
Using simulation modeling to inform intervention and implementation selection in a rapid stakeholder-engaged hybrid effectiveness-implementation randomized trial Open
View article: Budget impact of the Walk With Ease program for knee osteoarthritis
Budget impact of the Walk With Ease program for knee osteoarthritis Open
View article: Short‐term outcomes of prehospital opioid pain management for older adults with fall‐related injury
Short‐term outcomes of prehospital opioid pain management for older adults with fall‐related injury Open
Background Opioids are recommended for pain management in patients being cared for and transported by emergency medical services, but no specific guidelines exist for older adults with fall‐related injury. Prior research suggests prehospit…
View article: Toward designing human intervention studies to prevent osteoarthritis after knee injury: A report from an interdisciplinary OARSI 2023 workshop
Toward designing human intervention studies to prevent osteoarthritis after knee injury: A report from an interdisciplinary OARSI 2023 workshop Open
View article: Rethinking the pros and cons of randomized controlled trials and observational studies in the era of big data and advanced methods: a panel discussion
Rethinking the pros and cons of randomized controlled trials and observational studies in the era of big data and advanced methods: a panel discussion Open
View article: Responsiveness of Subjective and Objective Measures of Pain and Function Following Operative Interventions for Musculoskeletal Conditions: A Narrative Review
Responsiveness of Subjective and Objective Measures of Pain and Function Following Operative Interventions for Musculoskeletal Conditions: A Narrative Review Open
Objective Musculoskeletal (MSK) disorders affect ~50% of US adults and 75% of those over the age of 65, representing a sizable economic and disability burden. Outcome measures, both objective and subjective, help clinicians and investigato…
View article: Variability in life expectancy among people with HIV in Brazil by gender and sexual orientation
Variability in life expectancy among people with HIV in Brazil by gender and sexual orientation Open
In settings like INI/Fiocruz, MSW and CGW would benefit most from interventions focused on earlier diagnosis and linkage to care, whereas TGW and MSM would benefit from interventions to sustain engagement in care. Assessment of the HIV car…
View article: Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug “allergy” labeling is associated with increased postpartum opioid utilization
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug “allergy” labeling is associated with increased postpartum opioid utilization Open
View article: Projected Life Expectancy Gains From Improvements in HIV Care in Black and White Men Who Have Sex With Men
Projected Life Expectancy Gains From Improvements in HIV Care in Black and White Men Who Have Sex With Men Open
Importance Substantial racial inequities exist across the HIV care continuum between non-Hispanic Black and White men who have sex with men (MSM) in the US. Objectives To project years of life gained (YLG) with improving the HIV care conti…
View article: The osteoarthritis prevention study (TOPS) - A randomized controlled trial of diet and exercise to prevent Knee Osteoarthritis: Design and rationale
The osteoarthritis prevention study (TOPS) - A randomized controlled trial of diet and exercise to prevent Knee Osteoarthritis: Design and rationale Open
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT05946044.
View article: Clinical, <scp>Health‐Related</scp> Quality of Life, and Gait Differences Among Obesity Classes in Adults With Knee Osteoarthritis
Clinical, <span>Health‐Related</span> Quality of Life, and Gait Differences Among Obesity Classes in Adults With Knee Osteoarthritis Open
Objective The purpose of this study was to determine whether clinical, health‐related quality of life (HRQL), and gait characteristics in adults with knee osteoarthritis (OA) differed by obesity category. Methods This cross‐sectional analy…
View article: Assessment of Residual Pain and Dissatisfaction in Total Knee Arthroplasty
Assessment of Residual Pain and Dissatisfaction in Total Knee Arthroplasty Open
Background: Residual pain after total knee arthroplasty (TKA) refers to knee pain after 3 to 6 months postoperatively. The estimates of the proportion of patients who experience residual pain after TKA vary widely. We hypothesized that the…