[A synopsis of medication for degenerative osteoarthritis]

Orthopade. 2004 Jul;33(7):809-15. doi: 10.1007/s00132-004-0679-3.
[Article in German]

Abstract

Drug treatment options should be used before starting operative procedures for degenerative osteoarthritis. The directed use of drugs helps to convert activate arthritis to the asymptomatic phase. This article summarizes guidelines and gives an overview of the effects and problems.

Publication types

  • Comparative Study
  • English Abstract
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adrenal Cortex Hormones / adverse effects
  • Adrenal Cortex Hormones / therapeutic use
  • Analgesics / adverse effects
  • Analgesics / therapeutic use*
  • Analgesics, Opioid / adverse effects
  • Analgesics, Opioid / therapeutic use
  • Anti-Inflammatory Agents / adverse effects
  • Anti-Inflammatory Agents / therapeutic use*
  • Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal / adverse effects
  • Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal / therapeutic use*
  • Cyclooxygenase Inhibitors / adverse effects
  • Cyclooxygenase Inhibitors / therapeutic use
  • Dose-Response Relationship, Drug
  • Drug Administration Routes
  • Humans
  • Osteoarthritis / drug therapy*
  • Phytotherapy

Substances

  • Adrenal Cortex Hormones
  • Analgesics
  • Analgesics, Opioid
  • Anti-Inflammatory Agents
  • Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal
  • Cyclooxygenase Inhibitors