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No difference between diclofenac & paracetamol in pain management for knee osteoarthritis
November 2015
No difference between diclofenac & paracetamol in pain management for knee osteoarthritis
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
Effectiveness of diclofenac versus paracetamol in knee osteoarthritis: a randomised controlled trial in primary care
Br J Gen Pract. 2015 Aug;65(637):e530-7.Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
104 patients with symptomatic knee osteoarthritis were randomized to receive either paracetamol or diclofenac, a type of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). The purpose of this open-labelled study was to compare the two drugs to determine if one had a greater effectiveness over the course of a 12 week follow-up period. Results indicated that there were no significant differences in clini...
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