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Inexpensive Footwear Reduces Joint Loading in Women With Osteoarthritis An inexpensive pair of shoes reduces joint loading during stair descent, compared with heeled shoes, in women with knee osteoarthritis, researchers from Brazil report.
Reuters Health Information, December 29, 2011
Most NBA Players Recover From Meniscus Tears A handful of players are sidelined by torn knee cartilage every season in the National Basketball Association, according to a new study, and most make a full recovery within a couple months.
Reuters Health Information, December 19, 2011

Topicals in Pain Management: A Review What topical analgesics are available and what is their role in pain management?
Medscape Neurology, November 17, 2011
Osteoarthritis: Relieving Pain, Improving Function Pain from an elderly man's arthritic knees hinders living to his full potential.
Medscape Nurses, October 26, 2011

Impact of Cane Use in Patients With Knee Osteoarthritis
Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases, February 6, 2012
Quality of Life and Functionality After Total Hip Arthroplasty
BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders, December 11, 2011
Tendinitis: A Misnomer?
U.S. Pharmacist, November 23, 2011
Assessing Subchondral Lesions and Knee Cysts With MRI
BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders, November 9, 2011
Imaging of Osteoarthritis
Current Opinion in Rheumatology, September 21, 2011