New Research on Hip and Knee Osteoarthritis
September 21, 2007Osteoarthritis Update #1: Statin Use Linked to Increased Risk of Developing Hip Osteoarthritis Many older people who take statin drugs (such as atorvastatin [Lipitor]) to lower their cholesterol levels have osteoarthritis or are at risk for developing it. A recent study in the Journal of Rheumatology shows that elderly women who take statins may have a small increase in their risk of developing hip osteoarthritis (OA), but statin use does not worsen progression of existing hip…
Going to Hip School
September 21, 2007The term "hip school” is popular in Great Britain and Europe. It refers to a formalized program of hip care that is usually conducted in groups. Some hip schools aim to help people to improve hip function so they can avoid hip replacement surgery. Other hip school programs prepare people for hip surgery or…