Diagnosis

• July 25, 2014

  What is the evidence for manual and manipulative therapy in the treatment of osteoarthritis of the shoulder?

  Brantingham, J. W., et al. (2011). "Manipulative therapy for shoulder pain and disorders: expansion of a systematic review." J Manipulative Physiol Ther 34(5): 314-346.
• July 25, 2014

  What is the evidence for acupuncture in the treatment of osteoarthritis of the shoulder?

  Vickers, A. J., et al. (2012). "Acupuncture for Chronic Pain Individual Patient Data Meta-analysis." Archives of Internal Medicine 172(19): 1444-1453.
• July 24, 2014

  What is the evidence for walking aids in the treatment of osteoarthritis of the knee?

  Simic, M., et al. (2011). "Gait modification strategies for altering medial knee joint load: a systematic review." Arthritis Care Res (Hoboken) 63(3): 405-426.
• July 24, 2014

  What is the evidence for orthotics in the treatment of osteoarthritis of the knee?

  Wang, S. Y., et al. (2012). "Physical therapy interventions for knee pain secondary to osteoarthritis: a systematic review." Ann Intern Med 157(9): 632-644.
• July 24, 2014

  What is the evidence for patellar taping (kinesiotaping) and bracing in the treatment of osteoarthritis of the knee?

  Warden, S. J., et al. (2008). "Patellar taping and bracing for the treatment of chronic knee pain: a systematic review and meta-analysis." Arthritis Rheum 59(1): 73-83.
• July 24, 2014

  What is the evidence for mud pack therapy in the treatment of osteoarthritis of the knee?

  Espejo-Antunez, L., et al. (2013). "Clinical effectiveness of mud pack therapy in knee osteoarthritis." Rheumatology (Oxford) 52(4): 659-668.
• July 24, 2014

  What is the evidence for topical herbal therapies (including Capsaicin) in the treatment of osteoarthritis of the knee?

  Cameron, M. and S. Chrubasik (2013) Topical herbal therapies for treating osteoarthritis. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD010538
• July 24, 2014

  What is the evidence for moxibustion in treating osteoarthritis of the knee?

  Choi, T. Y., et al. (2012). "Moxibustion for the treatment of osteoarthritis: a systematic review and meta-analysis." Rheumatol Int 32(10): 2969-2978.
• July 23, 2014

  What is the evidence for thermal mineral water therapy in the treatment of osteoarthritis of the knee?

  Harzy, T., et al. (2009). "Short- and long-term therapeutic effects of thermal mineral waters in knee osteoarthritis: a systematic review of randomized controlled trials." Clin Rheumatol 28(5): 501-507.
• July 23, 2014

  What is the evidence for laser therapy in the treatment of osteoarthritis of the knee?

  Jang, H. and H. Lee (2012). "Meta-Analysis of Pain Relief Effects by Laser Irradiation on Joint Areas." Photomedicine and Laser Surgery 30(8): 405-417.
• July 23, 2014

  What is the evidence for water-based exercise in treating osteoarthritis of the knee?

  Verhagen, A. P., et al. (2012). "Aquatic exercise & balneotherapy in musculoskeletal conditions." Best Pract Res Clin Rheumatol 26(3): 335-343.
• July 23, 2014

  What is the prevalence of osteoarthritis in the knee after ACL injury?

  Oiestad, B. E., et al. (2009). "Knee Osteoarthritis After Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury A Systematic Review." American Journal of Sports Medicine 37(7): 1434-1443.
• July 21, 2014

  What is the evidence for joint lavage in the treatment of osteoarthritis of the knee?

  Avouac, J., et al. (2010). "Efficacy of joint lavage in knee osteoarthritis: meta-analysis of randomized controlled studies." Rheumatology (Oxford) 49(2): 334-340.
• July 21, 2014

  What is the evidence for viscosupplementation injection in treating osteoarthritis of the knee?

  Rutjes, A. W. S., et al. (2012). "Viscosupplementation for Osteoarthritis of the Knee: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis." Annals of Internal Medicine 157(3): 180-191.
• July 21, 2014

  What is the evidence for acetaminophen in treating osteoarthritis of the knee?

  Towheed, T., et al. (2006) Acetaminophen for osteoarthritis. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD004257.pub2
  
• July 21, 2014

  What is the evidence for land-based exercise in treating osteoarthritis of the shoulder?

  Hagen, K. B., et al. (2012). "Exercise therapy for bone and muscle health: an overview of systematic reviews." BMC Med 10: 167.