Annual Evidence Upate on Osteoarthritis: 20-24 September 2010

An update of the evidence on this topic from NHS Evidence - musculoskeletal and NHS Evidence - trauma and orthopaedics.

This is the fourth Annual Evidence Update on osteoarthritis produced by NHS Evidence - musculoskeletal in conjunction with NHS Evidence - trauma and orthopaedics and includes the results of a search for new national guidance and systematic reviews published since August 2009. To accompany this update, there will be commentaries discussing the new evidence.

Find out more at www.library.nhs.uk/musculoskeletal and www.library.nhs.uk/trauma_orthopaedics.

Annual Evidence Update on Osteoarthritis: 21-25 September 2009

An update of the evidence on this topic from NHS Evidence – musculoskeletal and NHS Evidence - trauma and orthopaedics.

At the end of September, NHS Evidence – musculoskeletal in conjunction with NHS Evidence – trauma and orthopaedics will release their latest Annual Evidence Update on Osteoarthritis. As in the past, this publication will consist of all of the relevant systematic reviews that have been published in the last 12 months along with any other important material such as national guidelines. As always, we hope that you will find this valuable and we welcome feedback, so please do let us know what you think.

Find out more at www.library.nhs.uk/musculoskeletal and www.library.nhs.uk/trauma_orthopaedics.

Annual Evidence Update on Osteoarthritis: 13-17 October 2008

Osteoarthritis (OA) is a common condition limiting function and mobility. It usually develops in people who are over 50 years but younger people can also be affected. OA mostly occurs in the knees, hips and hands but any joint can be affected.

Following last year’s extensive Annual Evidence Update, the Musculoskeletal Specialist Library in conjunction with the Trauma & Orthopaedics Specialist Library have searched and sifted through the guidance and evidence published during the last year and have produced an Annual Evidence Update which will be of particular interest to all health professionals. Included in this year’s update are guidelines issued by NICE, RCP and Clinical Knowledge Summaries and systematic reviews covering various treatment options including pharmacological therapies, physical therapies, complementary and alternative therapies and surgery.

The Annual Evidence Update is being released to coincide with World Arthritis Day on 12 October 2008.

Find out more at http://www.library.nhs.uk/musculoskeletal/

National Knowledge Week on Osteoarthritis: 1-5 October 2007

Osteoarthritis (OA) is a common condition limiting function and mobility generally in the older patient. A considerable amount of health and social care resource is consumed in the support of OA sufferers. This important topic is examined in the Osteoarthritis National Knowledge Week launched by the Trauma and Orthopaedics Specialist Library, in conjunction with the Musculoskeletal Specialist Library, on the first of October. We hope that you will find something useful that will change the way you meet this challenge whether you work in the community, primary care or the acute sector. Many of the topics we commissioned charted seas of ignorance with our ‘Key Questions’ highlighting gaps in our knowledge awaiting robust exploration!

Find out more at http://www.library.nhs.uk/trauma_orthopaedics/ and http://www.library.nhs.uk/musculoskeletal/