Search results for "Knee pain"
Educators can help with trainees' depression
This issue covers topics such as depression in medical residency, guidelines for rheumatoid arthritis, and rehabilitation for knee pain.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2016/04/editors.htm
1 Apr 2016
Tai chi as effective as physical therapy while opioids often not cost-effective for knee pain
A randomized trial found similar improvements in knee osteoarthritis outcomes with tai chi and physical therapy at 24 and 52 weeks. In another study, opioids did not appear to be cost-effective in knee osteoarthritis patients without comorbidities.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2016/05/17/2.htm
17 May 2016
Specialized footwear associated with no additional benefit versus conventional footwear for knee osteoarthritis pain
At 6 months, change in pain and function did not differ between those assigned to specialized footwear or those assigned to conventional walking shoes. Global improvements in pain were seen in 54% of participants, and global improvements in function were seen in 44% to 48%.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2016/07/12/1.htm
12 Jul 2016
Exercise appears as effective as surgery for middle-aged patients with meniscal tear
At 3 months, muscle strength had improved more in the exercise group than in the surgery group, and there was no clinically relevant difference in knee pain, other symptoms, function in sport and recreation, and knee-related quality of life, researchers found.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2016/07/26/1.htm
26 Jul 2016
MKSAP Quiz: evaluation for progressive left knee pain
A 34-year-old man is evaluated for progressive left knee pain. The pain causes difficulty with his work as a mail carrier, particularly when walking. His occupation does not require repetitive bending. He played football in college and experienced left knee trauma during sports participation; he underwent left meniscectomy and stopped playing sports. His mother has osteoarthritis of the hands that developed at age 65 years. Following a physical exam and radiographs, what is the most likely cause of this patient's left knee osteoarthritis?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2016/10/04/3.htm
4 Oct 2016
Telemedicine program associated with improvement in chronic knee pain
An accompanying editorial noted limitations in the study but called results encouraging and said they show that “‘telemedicine’ is clearly ready for prime time.”
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2017/02/28/1.htm
28 Feb 2017
Intra-articular steroid injections not warranted for knee osteoarthritis, study suggests
Cartilage volume loss was significantly greater in the triamcinolone group than in the placebo group, and there was no significant difference in pain between groups.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2017/05/23/4.htm
23 May 2017
What works well for weight loss
Nutrition and weight loss have become crucial issues to internists. Learn how one specialist manages her patients.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2017/06/obesity.htm
1 Jun 2017
MKSAP Quiz: Management of joint pain
A 67-year-old woman is evaluated during a routine examination. She has a history of hip and knee pain related to degenerative joint disease. The joint pain is now well controlled with diclofenac, which was started 3 months ago. She does not have any gastrointestinal symptoms, and she takes the diclofenac with food most of the time. What is the most appropriate management?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2017/06/20/3.htm
20 Jun 2017
MKSAP quiz: 2-day history of knee pain, swelling
A 48-year-old man is evaluated for 2 days of right anterior knee pain and swelling. The pain began suddenly and has increased in intensity. The patient has no knee instability, reports no fever or chills, has no history of trauma, and has never had this problem before. Otherwise, he feels well. His only medication is ibuprofen, which provides minimal relief. Following a physical exam, what is the most appropriate next step in management?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2017/09/26/3.htm
26 Sep 2017