The Effects of Curcumin in Decreasing Pain in Patients with Osteoarthritis Abstract Background: Osteoarthritis (OA) is a common degenerative joint disorder that affects millions of people worldwide. It occurs when the cartilage or cushion between joints breaks down from “wear and tear” causing inflammation and symptoms such as pain, stiffness and swelling that can […]
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Morgan Laine: Injection and Implantation...
Injection and Implantation of Mesenchymal Stem Cells for Improvement of Osteoarthritis in Knees Abstract Background: Osteoarthritis is a prevalent disease process that is characterized by degeneration of cartilage in weight-bearing joints. This loss of cartilage results in high levels of pain, joint stiffness, loss of range of motion and function, and psychological distress. Current […]
Alexander Friedman: Application of an Un...
Application of an Unloader Knee Brace in the Treatment of Osteoarthritis ABSTRACT Background: Osteoarthritis (OA) is a debilitating condition that affects a large and diverse cross-section of American society. Historically, treatments for OA have focused on providing symptomatic relief and improving ability to complete activities of daily living (ADLs). These treatments range from NSAID use […]