title: [Should non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agents be used in acute soft tissue injuries?].
abstract: Non-steroid anti-inflammatory drugs are often used to treat acute soft-tissue injuries. The results of controlled studies are controversial, however, regarding the effect of non-steroid anti-inflammatory drugs in these conditions. This article refers to a meta-analysis from 1990 by Almekinders, summing up a number of studies on the issue. A Norwegian study by Lereim & Gabor from 1985 is also discussed. The author's conclusion is that soft-tissue injuries should be treated conservatively, perhaps with the addition of mild analgesics such as paracetamol.
authors.affiliation: Romsås helsesenter, Oslo.
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Major
mesh_terms: D000208:Acute Disease; D000700:Analgesics / Q000627:therapeutic use; D000818:Animals; D000894:Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D000075202:Contraindications; D006801:Humans; D008022:Ligaments / Q000293:injuries; D015201:Meta-Analysis as Topic; D009132:Muscles / Q000293:injuries; D009140:Musculoskeletal Diseases / Q000188:drug therapy*; D014947:Wounds and Injuries / Q000188:drug therapy*
chemical_list: D000700:Analgesics; D000894:Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal
vernacular_title: Bør ikke-steroide antiinflammatoriske midler brukes ved akutte bløtdelsskader?