Articles

Evidence-based information to support informed care

This collection of articles provides clear, evidence-based information on musculoskeletal conditions, treatments, injury management and help patients better understand their condition and treatment options and to support informed conversations with their healthcare provider.

Content is informed by clinical experience and current medical research, with references included where relevant.

Clinical Recommendation Summary: Arthrosamid vs Hyaluronic Acid for Knee Osteoarthritis

Arthrosamid offers a promising, long-lasting alternative to hyaluronic acid for improving pain and function in knee OA. It may be preferred in patients seeking durable relief from a single injection.

Editorial: More Platelets, Better Outcomes? Revisiting PRP Dosage in Knee Osteoarthritis

A recent systematic review, titled "A Greater Platelet Dose May Yield Be4er Clinical Outcomes for Platelet-Rich Plasma in the Treatment of Knee Osteoarthritis" provides compelling evidence that platelet concentration may be a critical determinant of therapeutic success.

The Cost of Osteoarthritis in Australia

The projected burden of arthritis among adults and children in Australia to the year 2040: a population-level forecasting study by Prof Ilana N Ackerman & Prof Rachelle Buchbinder.

PRP and Hyaluronic Acid. Are they better together?

The following articles written by Dr Ibrahim address the use of PRP and Hyaluronic Acid and how effective they can be when combined.

Long-Term Safety of Using Local Anesthetic Injections in Professional Rugby League for Modified Indications

Objective: To assess and evaluate the long-term safety of local anesthetic injections before or during games in professional rugby league players. Conclusion: This study affirmed the long-term safety of injections in most cases

Knee Osteoarthritis: Maximising the non-surgical approach

The following articles was written by Dr Ibrahim and outlines the use of Hyaluronic Acid as a treatment for osteoarthritis.

Improvement in condition-specific and generic quality of life outcomes in patients with knee osteoarthritis following Synvisc-One: Results from the LOBRAS study

Objective: To evaluate the effectiveness of viscosupplementation with Synvisc-One in knee Osteoarthritis (OA), during routine clinical care, in a 52 week observational study.

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