Do you really need surgery for your knee osteoarthritis? with Dr Howard Luks
The number of surgical procedures for musculoskeletal diseases such as osteoarthritis has increased exponentially over the past years, some of which are unnecessary and leave patients no better off th...
14 Nov 202139min
Health system redesign and value-based primary care in osteoarthritis with Dr Kevin Cheng
Although research has consistently demonstrated what is required to manage osteoarthritis appropriately, this is not the reality experienced by most. The current treatment for osteoarthritis is often ...
31 Okt 202137min
Osteoarthritis online resources with Dr Jillian Eyles and Dr Jocelyn Bowden
The COVID-19 pandemic has forced us to shift how we deliver care to those living with osteoarthritis. There has been an increasing number of online resources including websites, decision aids, remotel...
17 Okt 202132min
The role of biomarkers in osteoarthritis with Dr Virginia Kraus
Biological markers or commonly referred to as biomarkers are biological measures or medical signs which can be measured accurately and reproducibly in patients. Examples of biomarkers can be anything ...
3 Okt 202143min
The impact of sleep on osteoarthritis and how you can improve your sleep with Prof Peter Cistulli
Sleep disturbances are common in those with osteoarthritis. Research has postulated that poor night time sleep is associated with increased pain the following day and that sleep disturbances are assoc...
19 Sep 202140min
The role of bariatric surgery for people with osteoarthritis with Dr Jonathan Samuels
The prevalence of osteoarthritis continues to grow with the increasing rates of obesity. Obesity is a major risk factor for the progression of osteoarthritis and those who are obese are at an increase...
5 Sep 202136min
Where does osteoarthritis pain come from? with Prof Anne-Marie Malfait
Managing osteoarthritis pain remains a challenge for patients and clinicians. Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs are often used despite the potential risk associated with long-term use. In recent y...
22 Aug 202154min
Getting people to do what is good for their health: lessons from vaccination with Prof Julie Leask
Despite the numerous guidelines supporting exercise and weight loss/management for osteoarthritis, they are challenging to implement in day-to-day life. Key actions for management are often not reachi...
8 Aug 202147min
