LibGuides: Evidence Based Chiropractic: Osteoarthritis

Osteoarthritis

Osteoarthritis - Research Articles

The use of glucosamine, devil's claw (Harpagophytum procumbens), and acupuncture as complementary and alternative treatments for osteoarthritis.
Sanders M, Grundmann O. Altern Med Rev. 2011 Sep;16(3):228-38. Review.
Efficacy of treating low back pain and dysfunction secondary to osteoarthritis: chiropractic care compared with moist heat alone.
Beyerman KL, Palmerino MB, Zohn LE, Kane GM, Foster KA. J Manipulative Physiol Ther. 2006 Feb;29(2):107-14.
Use of alternative therapies by older adults with osteoarthritis.
Ramsey SD, Spencer AC, Topolski TD, Belza B, Patrick DL. Arthritis Rheum. 2001 Jun;45(3):222-7.

Osteoarthritis of the Knee - Research Articles

Non-invasive electromagnetic field therapy produces rapid and substantial pain reduction in early knee osteoarthritis: a randomized double-blind pilot study.
Nelson FR, Zvirbulis R, Pilla AA. Rheumatol Int. 2012 Mar 27.
Effect of the Japanese herbal medicine, Boiogito, on the osteoarthritis of the knee with joint effusion.
Majima T, Inoue M, Kasahara Y, Onodera T, Takahashi D, Minami A. Sports Med Arthrosc Rehabil Ther Technol. 2012 Jan 10;4:3.
Massage therapy for osteoarthritis of the knee: a randomized dose-finding trial.
Perlman AI, Ali A, Njike VY, Hom D, Davidi A, Gould-Fogerite S, Milak C, Katz DL. PLoS One. 2012;7(2):e30248
New variables for measuring joint space width to evaluate knee osteoarthritis.
An BC, Fang K, Wang Y, Zeng YM, Dai KR. Chin Med J (Engl). 2011 Dec;124(23):3886-90.
Can stimulating massage improve joint repositioning error in patients with knee osteoarthritis?
Lund H, Henriksen M, Bartels EM, Danneskiold-Samsøe B, Bliddal H. J Geriatr Phys Ther. 2009;32(3):111-6.
A pilot study on using acupuncture and transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) to treat knee osteoarthritis (OA).
Itoh K, Hirota S, Katsumi Y, Ochi H, Kitakoji H. Chin Med. 2008 Feb 29;3:2.
Acupuncture and knee osteoarthritis: a three-armed randomized trial.
Scharf HP, Mansmann U, Streitberger K, Witte S, Krämer J, Maier C, Trampisch HJ, Victor N. Ann Intern Med. 2006 Jul 4;145(1):12-20.
A randomized trial of acupuncture as an adjunctive therapy in osteoarthritis of the knee.
Berman BM, Singh BB, Lao L, Langenberg P, Li H, Hadhazy V, Bareta J, Hochberg M. Rheumatology (Oxford). 1999 Apr;38(4):346-54.

Osteoarthritis of the Hip - Research Articles

Prevalence of Hip Osteoarthritis in Chiropractic Practice in Denmark: A Descriptive Cross-Sectional and Prospective Study.
Poulsen E, Christensen HW, Overgaard S, Hartvigsen J. J Manipulative Physiol Ther. 2012 Mar 12.
A randomized controlled trial of chiropractic management of the lower limb kinetic chain for the treatment of hip osteoarthritis: a study protocol.
de Luca K, Pollard H, Brantingham J, Globe G, Cassa T. J Chiropr Med. 2011 Jun;10(2):86-92.
Effects of chiropractic care on pain and function in patients with hip osteoarthritis waiting for arthroplasty: a clinical pilot trial.
Thorman P, Dixner A, Sundberg T. J Manipulative Physiol Ther. 2010 Jul-Aug;33(6):438-44.

Osteoarthritis - Keywords & MeSH Terms

Use following keywords and MeSH terms, in combination or alone, to search for information related to osteoarthritis and chiropractic care throughout databases.

Osteoarthritis

Osteoarthritis, Knee

Osteoarthritis, Hip

Osteoarthritis, Spine

Quick Searches on Osteoarthritis

PubMed Search String - Osteoarthritis and Chiropractic or Complementary Therapies
Search in PubMed on osteoarthritis and chiropractic or complementary therapies within Logan's journals. This link will perform a search in PubMed. Click on an article's title to view an abstract. Look for the Logan Online icon to view full text.
Rehabilitation Reference Center - Osteoarthritis, Knee (nonoperative management) Clinical Review
Current clinical review on nonoperative management of osteoarthritis of the knee from Rehabilitation Reference Center. This review includes: Causes, Pathogenesis, & Risk Factors; Overall Contraindications/Precautions; Examination; Assessment/Plan of Care; Desired Outcomes/Outcome Measures; Maintenance or Prevention; Patient Education; References. This link takes you to the clinical review, where it can be viewed as PDF, and then printed, saved or emailed.
Rehabilitation Reference Center - Osteoarthritis, Hip Clinical Review
Current clinical review on osteoarthritis of the hip from Rehabilitation Reference Center. This review includes: Causes, Pathogenesis, & Risk Factors; Overall Contraindications/Precautions; Examination; Assessment/Plan of Care; Desired Outcomes/Outcome Measures; Maintenance or Prevention; Patient Education; References. This link takes you to the clinical review, where it can be viewed as PDF, and then printed, saved or emailed.
Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews Search String - Osteoarthritis
Search in Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews on osteoarthritis. Click on the PDF link under the abstract to view full text.
Index to Chiropractic Literature - Peer Reviewed Article Search on Osteoarthritis
Search in Index to Chiropractic literature for peer reviewed articles on osteoarthritis. This link takes you to the search string. Click on an article's title to view the abstract.
Natural Medicines - Condition Monograph on Osteoarthritis
Bottom line monograph from Natural Medicines on integrative care of osteoarthritis.