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Topical vs. Oral NSAIDs for Treatment of Osteoarthritis

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November 2022

Topical vs. Oral NSAIDs for Treatment of Osteoarthritis

Vol: 302| Issue: 3| Number:5| ISSN#: 2564-2537
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:1
Journal Level of Evidence:1

Relative safety and efficacy of topical and oral NSAIDs in the treatment of osteoarthritis: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Medicine (Baltimore) . 2022 Sep 9;101(36):e30354.

Contributing Authors:
Y Wang M Fan H Wang Y You C Wei M Liu A Luo X Xu X Duan

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Synopsis

Eight randomized trials containing a total of 2096 patients with osteoarthritis were included in this systematic review and meta-analysis comparing topical and oral non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). Pooled outcomes of interest included the Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index (WOMAC) pain and stiffness sub-scores, pain on a Visual Analog Scale (VAS), and the...

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