Treatments

• 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 21, 2014

  What is the evidence for corticosteroid injections in the treatment of subacromial impingement syndrome?

  Van Der Sande, R., et al. (2013). "Subacromial impingement syndrome: Effectiveness of pharmaceutical interventions-nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, corticosteroid, or other injections: A systematic review." Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 94(5): 961-976.
• 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 corticosteroid injections in treating adhesive capsulitis?

  Maund, E., et al. (2012). "Management of frozen shoulder: A systematic review and cost-effectiveness analysis." Health Technology Assessment 16(11): i-xvi+1-243.