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Osteoarthritis
Long-term outcomes of genicular artery embolization for knee osteoarthritis: 12-month efficacy and secondary outcomes from a randomized sham-controlled clinical trial.
Eur Radiol. 2026 07-Sep;():. 10.1007/s00330-026-12505-8

Spine

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An app-based nonpharmacological intervention improves patient-reported disease activity, functionality, and quality of life in patients with axial spondyloarthritis: a randomised controlled trial.
Ann Rheum Dis. 2026 07-Sep;():. 10.1016/j.ard.2026.02.016

Hand & Wrist
The short-term efficacy of heat therapy for osteoarthritis of the hands: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

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J Rehabil Med. 2026 07-Sep;():. 10.2340/jrm.v58.45883

Sports Medicine
Defining the new gold standard: A comparative analysis of total joint arthroplasty and ligament reconstruction with tendon interposition for basal joint arthritis of the thumb

Osteoarthritis
Do growth factor injections outperform hyaluronic acid in knee osteoarthritis? A meta-analysis of RCTs

Osteoarthritis
Effectiveness of dry needling as an adjunct to exercise therapy for pain and functional outcomes in knee osteoarthritis: A systematic review and meta-analysis of RCTs

Physical Therapy & Rehab
The effect of Tai Chi on knee osteoarthritis: A systematic review and meta-analyses of 13 randomized controlled trials.
J Back Musculoskelet Rehabil. 2026 01-Jul;():. 10.1177/10538127261424311

Osteoarthritis
Clinical outcomes of biologic therapies for knee osteoarthritis: A systematic review and meta-analysis of studies with ≥12-month follow-up.
Mod Rheumatol. 2026 07-Sep;():. 10.1093/mr/roag010

Osteoarthritis
The effect of pregabalin on pain and function in knee osteoarthritis: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.
Inflammopharmacology. 2026 07-Sep;():. 10.1007/s10787-026-02344-w

Physical Therapy & Rehab
Virtual Reality-assisted Physiotherapeutic Training for Patients With Knee Osteoarthritis: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.
Am J Phys Med Rehabil. 2026 07-Sep;():. 10.1097/PHM.0000000000002914

Osteoarthritis

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Effectiveness of Platelet-Rich Plasma in Knee Osteoarthritis: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

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Int J Rheum Dis. 2026 07-Sep;():. 10.1111/1756-185x.70827

Osteoarthritis
Comparative Clinical Effectiveness of Intra-Articular Leukocyte-Rich Platelet-Rich Plasma and Hyaluronic Acid in Treating Knee Osteoarthritis Pain: An Updated Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials.
Arch Rehabil Res Clin Transl. 2026 01-Jun;():. 10.1016/j.arrct.2025.100573

Hand & Wrist

This study has been identified as potentially high impact. OE's AI-driven High Impact metric estimates the influence a paper is likely to have by integrating signals from both the journal in which it is published and the scientific content of the article itself. Developed using state-of-the-art natural language processing, the OE High Impact model more accurately predicts a study's future citation performance than journal impact factor alone. This enables earlier recognition of clinically meaningful research and helps readers focus on articles most likely to shape future practice.

The effect of hyaluronic acid injection compared to corticosteroids injection in hand osteoarthritis: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized control trials.
Korean J Fam Med. 2026 01-Jul;():. 10.4082/kjfm.25.0125

Physical Therapy & Rehab
Effects of Strengthening-Based Home Exercise Program on Pain and Function in Knee Osteoarthritis: Phase I Results of a Two-Phase Randomized Controlled Trial.
Health Sci Rep. 2026 01-Jun;():. 10.1002/hsr2.72705

Osteoarthritis
Effect of Physical Therapy on Inflammatory Biomarkers in Knee Osteoarthritis: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials.
J Clin Med. 2026 01-Jul;():. 10.3390/jcm15135288

Osteoarthritis
Effect of tele-rehabilitation on health outcomes in overweight and obese elderly women with locomotor disabilities from knee osteoarthritis: A randomised controlled trial.
Hong Kong Physiother J. 2026 01-Jun;():. 10.1142/S101370252650006X

Osteoarthritis
Electroacupuncture for knee osteoarthritis: a multicentre randomised controlled trial assessing symptomatic and structural efficacy.
EClinicalMedicine. 2026 01-Jun;():. 10.1016/j.eclinm.2026.103982

Osteoarthritis
Comparison of the effectiveness of extracorporeal shock wave therapy and high-intensity laser therapy in patients with knee osteoarthritis: a single-blind randomized clinical trial.
Clin Rheumatol. 2026 01-Jun;():. 10.1007/s10067-026-08052-8

Osteoarthritis
Comparison of three therapeutic methods of transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation, embedding acupuncture, and drug therapy on interleukin-6 and pain levels in patients with knee osteoarthritis.
Clin Rheumatol. 2026 01-Jun;():. 10.1007/s10067-026-08197-6

Osteoarthritis
Adipose-Derived Cell Therapies Versus Nonactive Controls for Knee Osteoarthritis: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials.
Am J Phys Med Rehabil. 2026 01-Jun;():. 10.1097/PHM.0000000000002908