Role of YAP/TAZ in bone diseases: A transductor from mechanics to biology by Xin Chen, Xing Ji, Zhaobai Lao, Bin Pan, Yu Qian, Wanlei Yang

“…Abnormal mechanics can lead to diseases such as osteoporosis, osteoarthritis, and nonunion fractures. However, the detailed molecular mechanisms by which mechanical cues are transformed into biological responses in bone remain underexplored. …”
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Use of Patient-Reported Outcome Measures in Lower Extremity Research by Yongni Zhang, Yaning Zang, Jiayi Ren, Wenhao Guo, Ashley Disantis, Siyu Liu, RobRoy L Martin

“…This included the use of the Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index (WOMAC) and the Copenhagen Hip and Groin Outcome Score to assess outcomes (HAGOS) for those with knee osteoarthritis and groin pain, respectively…”
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Simultaneous Bilateral Total Knee Arthroplasty in Elderly: Are There Factors that Can Influence Safety and Clinical Outcome? by G. Piovan, D. Screpis, S. Natali, V. Iacono, M. Baldini, L. Farinelli, M. Guerriero, C. Zorzi

“…The hospital database was mined searching for patients older than 70 years that underwent SiBTKA for severe bilateral knee osteoarthritis (OA) between 2012 and 2016. Preoperative clinical information, Oxford Knee Score (OKS), and Knee Injury and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score (KOOS) prior to surgery were recorded. …”
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A protocol to assess the Knee cartilage thickness in healthy older adults and analyze its correlation with patient-reported outcomes by Dias Tina Thomas, Charu Eapen, Atmananda S. Hegde, Prajwal Prabhudev Mane, Ajit R. Mahale

“…Knee osteoarthritis (KOA)is a degenerative joint condition affecting about 240 million people worldwide with rising incidences in India. …”
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Ekspresi Gen Tissue Inhibitor Metalloproteinase-1 Pada Sel Sinoviosit Osteoartritis Grade IV Setelah Pemberian Diacerein by Vivi Sofia, Hirowati Ali, Rizki Rahmadian, Fitri Amita

“…Disease Modifying Osteoarthritis Drugs (DMOADs) merupakan agen yang dapat mencegah, menghambat perkembangan atau mengembalikan perubahan morfologi pada penderita osteoarthritis. …”
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Effect of baseline values on inpatient rehabilitation outcomes after total knee arthroplasty: a retrospective observational study by Martin Missmann, Michael J. Fischer

“…Subjects: Patients with knee osteoarthritis who have previously undergone unilateral TKA. …”
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Total Hip Arthroplasty Concomitant with Patellofemoral Arthroplasty and Medial Patellofemoral Ligament Reconstruction for a Patient with Patellar Dislocation Combined with Hip Dysp... by Takuya Iseki, Tomoya Iseki, Shohei Okahisa, Shinichi Yoshiya, Shigeo Fukunishi, Toshiya Tachibana

“…A 56-year-old female patient who previously had right hip osteoarthritis complained of right knee pain after a fall. …”
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CLINICAL EVALUATION OF POST TOTAL HIP / KNEE REPLACEMENT IN HIP / KNEE SPINE SYNDROME by Achmad Fachrizal, Komang Agung Irianto

“…Insiden osteoarthritis pada hip joint, osteoarthritis pada knee joint, dan degenerative lumbar spondylosis semakin meningkat seiring dengan bertambahnya populasi penduduk usia tua. …”
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Investigation of the effects of combined exercises and self-management education, with and without functional exercises, on pain and functional outcomes in patients with avascular... by Zohreh Gholami, Seyedeh Tahereh Faezi, Elham Madreseh, Raghad Mimar

“…Secondary outcomes will include the Harris Hip Score, the Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index (WOMAC) for hip osteoarthritis, the Timed Up and Go (TUG) test, the 30 s Chair Stand Test, active range of motion, muscle strength and the 10-metre walk test. …”
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Evaluation of the strategy for implementing the GLA:D programme in Switzerland: protocol for an implementation-effectiveness hybrid type 3 design study with a mixed-method approach by Karin Niedermann, Lea Ettlin, Marina Bruderer-Hofstetter, Anne-Kathrin Rausch-Osthoff, Irina Nast, Olivier Gaugler

“…After an analysis of available programmes, the Good Life with osteoArthritis Denmark (GLA:D) programme was determined as the most applicable exercise and education programme for its implementation in Switzerland. …”
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Leptin Enhances Synthesis of Proinflammatory Mediators in Human Osteoarthritic Cartilage—Mediator Role of NO in Leptin-Induced PGE2, IL-6, and IL-8 Production by Katriina Vuolteenaho, Anna Koskinen, Meiju Kukkonen, Riina Nieminen, Unto Päivärinta, Teemu Moilanen, Eeva Moilanen

“…Obesity is an important risk factor for osteoarthritis (OA) in weight-bearing joints, but also in hand joints, pointing to an obesity-related metabolic factor that influences on the pathogenesis of OA. …”
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Early Economic Evaluation Demonstrates That Noncomputerized Tomography Robotic-Assisted Surgery Is Cost-Effective in Patients Undergoing Unicompartmental Knee Arthroplasty at High-... by Leo M. Nherera, Sanjay Verma, Paul Trueman, Simon Jennings

“…For over fifty years, unicompartmental knee arthroplasty (UKA) has been used to treat single-compartment osteoarthritis of the knee and is considered a safe alternative to total knee arthroplasty (TKA). …”
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Therapeutic Effects of the Superoxide Dismutase Mimetic Compound Me2DO2A on Experimental Articular Pain in Rats by Lorenzo Di Cesare Mannelli, Daniele Bani, Andrea Bencini, Maria Luisa Brandi, Laura Calosi, Miriam Cantore, Anna Maria Carossino, Carla Ghelardini, Barbara Valtancoli, Paola Failli

“…Superoxide anion () is overproduced in joint inflammation, rheumatoid arthritis, and osteoarthritis. Increased production leads to tissue damage, articular degeneration, and pain. …”
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Short-term results of hip prosthesis with shortening osteotomy in patients with crowe type iv dysplastic coxarthrosis by Omer Polat, Selim Sanel, Mehmet Nurullah Ermis, Can Solakoglu

“…Various surgical options, including pelvic and femoral osteotomies, are available yet degeneration and osteoarthritis may persist despite these interventions. …”
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MSK Diagnostic Ultrasound for the Assessment of the Acromioclavicular Joint by Robert C Manske, Michael Voight, Phil Page, Chris Wolfe

“…The acromioclavicular joint (ACJ), a key element in shoulder movement and stability, is prone to various injuries such as sprains, dislocations, and osteoarthritis, typically resulting from physical trauma or wear and tear. …”
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Two Cases of Spontaneous Recurrent Hemarthrosis of the Shoulder with Acromial Erosion Associated with Impingement Syndrome by Shoji Fukuta, Katsutoshli Miyatake, Tetsuya Matsuura, Koichi Sairyo

“…We described two cases of recurrent hemarthrosis without osteoarthritis of the shoulder. Both cases had bony erosion of the acromion, which was confirmed arthroscopically as the origin of bleeding. …”
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Cartilage Delamination Flap Mimicking a Torn Medial Meniscus by Gan Zhi-Wei Jonathan, Hamid Rahmatullah Bin Abd Razak, Mitra Amit Kanta

“…Early diagnosis and treatment of chondral lesions are important to prevent progression to early osteoarthritis.…”
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A genome-wide association study identifies genetic variants associated with hip pain in the UK Biobank cohort (N = 221,127) by Qi Pan, Yiwen Tao, Tengda Cai, Abi Veluchamy, Harry L. Hebert, Peixi Zhu, Mainul Haque, Tania Dottorini, Lesley A. Colvin, Blair H. Smith, Weihua Meng

“…This study has provided a foundation for advancing research of hip pain and hip osteoarthritis.…”
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A high offset stem design does not increase stem migration under full weight bearing in cementless total hip arthroplasty: a model-based RSA study by Tobias Reiner, Robert Sonntag, Jan Philippe Kretzer, Michael Clarius, Eike Jakubowitz, Stefan Weiss, Stefan Kinkel, Tilman Walker, Tobias Gotterbarm, Timo Albert Nees

“…Methods In this prospective, observational, single-center study, 42 patients with end-stage hip osteoarthritis underwent cementless primary THA using either a standard (SL-PLUS Standard) or a high-offset (SL-PLUS Lateral) cementless stem. …”
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Ankle Arthrodesis: Epidemiology, Etiology, and Complications in Diabetic vs Nondiabetic Patients Using US Nationwide Inpatient Sample Data by Assil Mahamid MD, David Maman MD, Summer Sofer, Mykhail Pavlenko MD, Amr Mansour MD, Marah Hodruj MD, Yaron Berkovich MD, Eyal Behrbalk MD

“…Results: Primary osteoarthritis was the most common cause, accounting for 55.4% of AA procedures. …”
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