Comparative pain reduction of oral non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and opioids for knee osteoarthritis: systematic analytic review.

doi:10.1016/j.joca.2016.01.135

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Comparative pain reduction of oral non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and opioids for knee osteoarthritis: systematic analytic review.

Published Jun 1, 2016 · Savannah R. Smith, B. Deshpande, Jamie Collins

Osteoarthritis and cartilage

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NSAIDs and opioids provide similar pain relief for knee osteoarthritis patients, with no significant difference in effectiveness between the two drugs.

PopulationOlder adults (50-71 years)

Sample size24

MethodsObservational

OutcomesBody Mass Index projections

ResultsSocial networks mitigate obesity in older groups.

Comparative pain reduction of oral non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and opioids for knee osteoarthritis: systematic analytic review.

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