hip osteoarthritis

Cycling into Relief: The CLEAT Trial Validates Community-Based Exercise for Hip Osteoarthritis

By MedXY 01/13/2026

The CLEAT trial demonstrates that an 8-week cycling and education program (CHAIN) significantly improves function in hip osteoarthritis compared to usual physiotherapy. Despite falling just short of the clinical importance threshold, its high cost-effectiveness positions it as a viable community-based alternative for the NHS.

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Severe Pincer Morphology Increases Odds of Radiographic Hip Osteoarthritis: Insights from 18,935 Hips in the World COACH Consortium

By MedXY 11/08/2025

A pooled prospective analysis of 18,935 hips found severe pincer morphology (LCEA ≥45°) was associated with a 1.5-fold higher odds of incident radiographic hip osteoarthritis within 8 years; moderate pincer (LCEA ≥40°) showed no overall association.

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Exercise Alone Matches Diet Plus Exercise for Hip Osteoarthritis Pain Relief, Large Randomized Trial Shows

By MedXY 08/04/2025

Adding a very-low-calorie diet to exercise yields no additional pain relief for overweight or obese adults with hip osteoarthritis, despite greater weight loss.