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Efficacy of topical diclofenac preparation in managing symptomatic knee osteoarthritis

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September 2017

Efficacy of topical diclofenac preparation in managing symptomatic knee osteoarthritis

Vol: 6| Issue: 9| Number:20| ISSN#: 2564-2537
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:N/A
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A

Effect of a topical diclofenac solution for relieving symptoms of primary osteoarthritis of the knee: a randomized controlled trial

CMAJ. 2004 Aug 17;171(4):333-8

Contributing Authors:
AA Bookman JZ Shainhouse

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248 patients with symptomatic knee osteoarthritis were randomized to one of three treatment groups: topical diclofenac sodium gel, a vehicle-control group that administered only the carrier solution, and a placebo group. Patients were to apply the allocated interventions for 4 weeks. Patients were assessed for outcome on the Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index (WOMAC), a...

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