MSU researchers find more action needed to prevent arthritis

April 10, 2024 - MSUToday

Originally published April 8, 2024 on MSUToday

The prevalence of early knee osteoarthritis (OA) symptoms faced by patients after anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction is staggering — but not much is being done to address it according to new research published by scholars from Michigan State University’s Department of Kinesiology.

The study – published by the Journal of Athletic Training in January of 2024 – shows these symptoms persist throughout the first year following surgery and need to be addressed with early intervention.

The co-authors of the study with MSU affiliations include Ashley Triplett, assistant professor in the College of Education; Sheeba Joseph, associate professor, Colleges of Human and Osteopathic Medicine; Francesca Genoese, doctoral student in the Department of Kinesiology; Michael Shingles and Andrew Schorfhaar of Sparrow Hospital, alums of the College of Osteopathic Medicine.