Why does osteoarthritis hurt? Insights from experts
On this week's special episode, we will hear from experts in pain including content from:Jason McDougall (Season 1, Episode 1)Anne-Marie Malfait (Season 2, Episode 14)Lisa Carlesso (Season 3, Episode ...
30 Apr 202327min
When is a joint replacement appropriate? with Prof Gillian Hawker
Although joint replacement surgery is an effective treatment for end-stage osteoarthritis, they are not appropriate for everyone. Factors such as age, overall health and the severity of osteoarthritis...
16 Apr 202340min
Does osteoarthritis affect elite athletes? with Dr Debbie Palmer OLY
We have spoken about occupational risk factors for osteoarthritis on previous episodes, but one occupation we have not covered is elite level athletes or Olympians. The intense training schedules some...
2 Apr 202330min
Exercising with knee and/or hip osteoarthritis with Prof Melanie Holden
Exercise is a commonly recommended treatment for osteoarthritis. There have been many studies which have shown the benefits of exercise which include improved pain, function, and quality of life. Howe...
19 Mar 202328min
Management of anterior cruciate ligament injuries with Dr Adam Culvenor
About 50% of people who have an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury will go on to develop osteoarthritis later down the track. What determines who will go on to develop OA? And is it possible to r...
5 Mar 202352min
Arthroscopy, past time to stop the harm with Prof Teppo Järvinen
Over the years, there has been good evidence that certain treatments are of little or no value, provide harm and have substantial costs associated with them. Arthroscopic partial meniscectomy (APM) is...
19 Feb 202336min
What joints does osteoarthritis commonly affect? with Dr Qiang Liu
Osteoarthritis is a highly prevalent disease affecting many developing and developed countries worldwide. The prevalence of OA depends on which joint is involved – whether it is the knee, hip or hand....
5 Feb 202337min
Digital interventions for osteoarthritis with Dr Andrea Dell'Isola
Digital interventions include mobile apps, virtual reality, and the internet and telephones. They have been recommended by the World Health Organization to complement traditional care. There has been ...
22 Jan 202334min
