A common treatment for your knee osteoarthritis may be making it worse, studies say
Corticosteroids are commonly used to treat the pain of osteoarthritis, but two new studies have suggested they may be quickening the progression. Experts point to other methods of treatment that may be better in the long term.
A common treatment for your knee osteoarthritis may be making it worse, studies say
Corticosteroids are commonly used to treat the pain of osteoarthritis, but two new studies have suggested they may be quickening the progression. Experts point to other methods of treatment that may be better in the long term.
A common treatment for your knee osteoarthritis may be making it worse, studies say
By Madeline Holcombe, CNNA common treatment for some arthritis pain might actually be making the condition worse, according to two new studies.“Knee osteoarthritis is one of the most chronic, degenerative and progressive conditions, with an estimated incidence of 800,000 patients each year in the US alone,” said lead author of one of the studies, Dr. Upasana Bharadwaj.Osteoarthritis is a common form of arthritis where the cartilage within a join…
A common treatment for your knee osteoarthritis may be making it worse, studies say
By Madeline Holcombe, CNNA common treatment for some arthritis pain might actually be making the condition worse, according to two new studies.“Knee osteoarthritis is one of the most chronic, degenerative and progressive conditions, with an estimated incidence of 800,000 patients each year in the US alone,” said lead author of one of the studies, Dr. Upasana Bharadwaj.Osteoarthritis is a common form of arthritis where the cartilage within a join…
Common treatment for joint pain may be linked to faster arthritis progression, research suggests
Corticosteroid shots, often used to relieve arthritis pain, may be linked to faster progression of the condition, according to two small preliminary studies.
Common treatment for joint pain may be linked to faster arthritis progression, research suggests
Corticosteroid shots, often used to relieve arthritis pain, may be linked to faster progression of the condition, according to two small preliminary studies.
