Research Roundup 10/12/2020

Tackling osteoarthritis during COVID-19 pandemic

Castro da Rocha, FA., et al.; Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases

The authors of the article wanted to draw attention to the fact that COVID-19 has made a significant impact not only on immune-mediated arthritis but also on osteoarthritis (OA), the most common rheumatic disease. In this opinion article, they suggested the following strategies for pain relief and symptom prevention in patients with OA during COVID-19 pandemic:

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Research Methods/Measures

• Mapping physical functions of the shoulder to American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons and Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System scores.
• *Methodological quality of systematic reviews on interventions for osteoarthritis: A cross-sectional study.

Reviews, Commentaries, Statements, and Guidelines

• Treatment recommendations for chronic knee osteoarthritis.
• Metabolic syndrome and subchondral bone alterations: The rise of osteoarthritis – A review.
• *Efficacy and Safety of Ultrasound-Guided Radiofrequency Treatment for Chronic Pain in Patients with Knee Osteoarthritis: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
• *Personalising exercise recommendations for healthy cognition and mobility in aging: Time to address sex and gender (Part 1).
• *Personalising exercise recommendations for healthy cognition and mobility in ageing: Time to consider one’s pre-existing function and genotype (Part 2).