The role of analgesics and intra-articular injections in disease management.

David J Hunter, William F Harvey

Journal: The Medical clinics of North America 2009;93(1):201-11, xii

PMID: 19059029

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Abstract

The most important goals of therapy in patients with osteoarthritis are pain management, improvement in function and disability, and, ultimately, disease modification. This review discusses the current pharmacologic regimen available to address these goals. Specific attention is paid to current trends and controversies related to pharmacologic management, including the use of oral, topical, and injectable agents.

Address: Division of Rheumatology, Tufts Medical Center, 800 Washington Street, Box 406, Boston, MA 02111, USA. [email protected]

DOI: 10.1016/j.mcna.2008.07.010

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MeSH Terms: Analgesics, Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Chondroitin, Dietary Supplements, Glucosamine, Humans, Injections, Intra-Articular, Osteoarthritis, Viscosupplements