Cannabidiol Treatment Effective for Thumb Basal Joint Arthritis Pain, Disability
Researchers evaluated the therapeutic potential of topical cannabidiol (CBD) for treating pain associated with thumb basal joint arthritis.
Researchers evaluated the therapeutic potential of topical cannabidiol (CBD) for treating pain associated with thumb basal joint arthritis.
Patients with hand osteoarthritis or psoriatic arthritis with 100-point visual analogue scale pain scores of ≥30 mm were randomized to receive 10 mg daily oral CBD increased to twice daily after 2 weeks or placebo for 12 weeks.
Researchers used machine learning to predict structural and/or pain progression in patients with knee osteoarthritis.
The findings from this study suggest that cognitive therapy to develop pain coping skills may be beneficial for pain related to hand osteoarthritis.
The rate of adverse events within 90 days for patients undergoing total hip arthroplasty (THA) does not differ according to whether the surgeon performing the procedure is female or male.
The approval is supported by data from a phase 3 study that compared the efficacy, safety, pharmacokinetics and immunogenicity of Riabni to rituximab reference products.
Researchers assessed the clinical significance of cryneurolysis for long-term symptom relief of ankle osteoarthritis.
The perioperative administration of IV dexamethasone should be considered as part of a multimodal analgesic regimen for total knee arthroplasty.
In a double-blind, placebo-controlled study, researchers evaluated the effects of a novel depot bupivacaine formulation on postoperative pain after subacromial decompression.
Researchers evaluated the safety and efficacy of neuromuscular electric stimulation therapy in the reduction of knee osteoarthritis-related pain, stiffness, and function.