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Methotrexate beneficial for reducing pain, stiffness in knee osteoarthritis
Source: Medical Xpress
For patients with knee osteoarthritis (KOA), methotrexate added to usual medication is associated with a significant reduction in pain and improvement in stiffness and function at six months, according to a study published online July 30 in the Annals of Internal Medicine.
Average hip, knee replacement patient may be getting younger
Source: Medical Xpress
People might think of the typical joint replacement patient as a senior aged 65 or older, but the surgery is becoming much more common among younger adults with chronic joint pain.
What is joint revision surgery?
Source: Medical News Today
A surgeon may use joint revision surgery to remove and replace failing parts of a total joint replacement. They may recommend it if a person experiences pain, swelling, or stiffness due to a loose or worn artificial joint.
Staying hip to orthopedic advances: Comparing traditional and new hip replacement stems
Source: Science Daily
Surgeons compared traditional and new fully hydroxyapatite-coated hip replacement stems. They found the new stems offer larger contact areas, while traditional ones preserve bone density long-term. This insight aims to improve patient outcomes and reduce revision surgeries.