Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common form of arthritis, affecting 1 in 3 people over age 65
and women more so than men. The prevalence of OA is rising due, in part, to the increasing …

Objective To perform a systematic review and meta‐analysis on the association between
knee extensor strength and the risk of structural, symptomatic, or functional deterioration in …

OBJECTIVE To evaluate if type 2 diabetes is an independent risk predictor for severe
osteoarthritis (OA). RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS Population-based cohort study …

Objective: To determine in a prospective population-based cohort study relationships
between different measures of body mass and the incidence of severe knee and hip …

Background: The aims of operative treatment of displaced tibial plateau fractures are to
stabilize the injured knee to restore optimal function and to minimize the risk of posttraumatic …

Knee Osteoarthritis (OA) is a common musculoskeletal disorder in the United States. When
diagnosed at early stages, lifestyle interventions such as exercise and weight loss can slow …

Surgery is indicated for symptomatic knee osteoarthritis (OA) when conservative measures
are unsuccessful. High tibial osteotomy (HTO), unicompartmental knee arthroplasty (UKA) …

OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this study was to examine the effect of a preoperative exercise
intervention on knee pain, functional ability, and quadriceps strength among patients with …

Abstract Swank, AM, Kachelman, JB, Bibeau, W, Quesada, PM, Nyland, J, Malkani, A, and
Topp, RV. Prehabilitation before total knee arthroplasty increases strength and function in …

OBJECTIVE: To explore the relationships between C-reactive protein (CRP), metabolic
syndrome (MetS) and incidence of severe knee or hip osteoarthritis (OA) in a prospective …