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Showing 1 to 18 of 18 for “"Osteoarthritis of the knee"”.
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Synovial Fibrosis in Osteoarthritis of the Knee: Mechanism of Development and Potential Therapeutic Targets
… migration, proliferation and transition to a myofibroblast phenotype characterized by alpha smooth muscle actin (a-SMA) upregulation and stress fiber formation. Transforming growth factor-β (TGF-b) plays an important role in mediating the pathogenesis of synovial fibrosis. Synoviocytes produce …
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Evaluation of the efficacy of a Chinese herbal medicine in the treatment of patients with osteoarthritis of the knee
Osteoarthritis (OA) is common but has no outright cure. Current therapeutic drugs mainly treat OA symptoms and often cause undesirable side effects. Chinese medicine (CM) is a popular alternative therapy for OA, however the majority of CM efficacy studies have been methodologically inadequate. CM …
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The relative effectiveness of a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medication (meloxicam) versus manipulation in the treatment of osteoarthritis of the knee
… submitted in partial compliance with the requirements for the Master's Degree in technology: Chiropractic, Technikon Natal, Durban, South Africa, 2001.
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The effectiveness and relative effectiveness of combining a topical capsaicin cream and knee joint mobilization in the treatment of osteoarthritis of the knee
… submitted in partial compliance with the requirements for the Masters Degree in Technology: Chiropractic, Durban University of Technology, Durban, South Africa, 2002.
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The Effect of Glucosamine Usage Combined with Non-Traditional Exercise on the Ability to Meet Self-Care Requisities for Clients with Osteoarthritis of the Knee
<p>Osteoarthritis (OA), a chronic mostly non-inflammatory disorder of the major weight-bearing joints is the most common joint disease in the United States. The knee joint is the most frequently involved in osteoarthritis. The prevalence of physician- diagnosed arthritis is estimated at 22.4 …
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Exploring the Effects of a Non-mechanical Knee Brace on Lower Limb Kinematics & Kinetics in Healthy Individuals & its Implications for Patients with Osteoarthritis of the Knee
Background: Knee orthoses for osteoarthritis represent a possible treatment for patients not suited for surgery. Although effective biomechanically, mechanical braces can be unattractive to patients. Controlling symptomology by altering neuromuscular control with the use of non-mechanical …
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Center for epidemiologic studies depression scale (ces-d) factor structure among older adults with osteoarthritis: associations with pain and disability
This analysis evaluated the association of depressive factors with symptoms of osteoarthritis of the knee including pain and disability. Analyses used a sample of community-dwelling older adults. A comparison of potential confirmatory models for the Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression …
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ALLOGRAFT DERIVED BIOSCAFFOLDS FOR TISSUE ENGINEERING OF THE MENISCUS: AN IN VIVO OVINE STUDY AND THE EFFECT OF HYPOXIC CULTURE ON SEEDED MENISCUS CONSTRUCTS
The meniscus is a fibrocartilagenous wedge shaped semilunar tissue that plays an important role in knee joint function and stability. The structure of the meniscus is integral to its function as it provides protection and cushion to the knee joint. Irreparable meniscus tears and meniscus …
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SPARKS: Social and Psychological Aspects of Replacement Knee Surgery - A Prospective Longitudinal Study
Background: Total Knee Replacement (TKR) surgery is typically performed to alleviate symptoms of severe, advanced osteoarthritis of the knee. TKR surgery has been shown to be an effective treatment to relieve pain and increase functional ability in the affected knee. However, after surgery a …
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Lower Extremity Muscle Activation Following a Previous Knee Injury: Implications for Post-Traumatic Knee Osteoarthritis
Individuals who sustain an intra-articular knee injury are at a high risk of developing post-traumatic knee osteoarthritis (PTOA) 10-20 years later. Compensatory activation patterns of knee muscles in response to the trauma may persist past the acute injury phase and result in abnormal mechanical …
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Quantifying Joint Coordination Variability in Anterior Cruciate Ligament-Reconstructed Individuals During Walking
The knee is the second most common joint to sustain injury. An estimated 200,000 anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) ruptures occur each year in the United States alone, and about 100,000 ACL reconstruction (ACLR) surgeries are performed annually. There is a significant risk of developing …
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The biomechanical changes in gait and posture as a result of the total knee arthroplasty
Peat et al (2001) identified that 25% of the UK population suffers from knee pain, with 50% of this group being affected by knee osteoarthritis. Of this 50% of the population it has been suggested that 27.4 out of every 1000 knees are deemed suitable for replacement (arthroplasty). This study aimed …
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Investigation of the differences in foot and ankle characteristics of patients with lower limb osteoarthritis : implications for clinical practice
To date, the foot posture of patients with lower limb osteoarthritis (OA) has not been explored from an orthopaedic perspective. In other medical fields such as neurology and sports medicine, a relationship between foot posture, gait and pathology has been acknowledged. In view of the current high …
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The Impact of Local Physiology on the Corrosion of Orthopedic Alloys
<p><strong>Introduction.</strong> Total knee arthroplasty (TKA) is used in the treatment of end-stage osteoarthritis of the knee. It is one of the most common elective surgeries performed with predictions expecting significant increases in the number of procedures performed over the next decade. …
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Failure of Primary Total Knee Arthroplasty: Establishing a Baseline for Retrieval Analysis Using Well-Functioning Necropsy Specimens
<p><strong>Introduction</strong>. Total knee arthroplasty (TKA) is an effective treatment for end-stage osteoarthritis of the knee. While many patients have positive functional and pain outcomes following primary TKA, a subset of patients have suboptimal outcomes, such as unexplained pain or …
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Η ΔΙΕΔΡΟΣ ΚΑΤΑ MITTELMEIER ΟΣΤΕΟΤΟΜΙΑ ΤΟΥ ΓΟΝΑΤΟΣ
THE STEP OSTEOTOMY BY PR. MITTELMEIER IS A TWO LEVEL OSTEOTOMY OF THE TIBIA THAT ALLOWS THE CORRECTION AT THE VARUS DEFORMITY AND AT THE SAME TIME A FORWARDDISPLACEMENT OF THE TIBIAL TUBEROSITY. THE OSTEOTOMY IS STABILIZED WITH INTERNAL FIXATION (L PLATE). AS THE PREOPERATIVE PLANNING IS CONSIDERED …