title: [A synopsis of medication for degenerative osteoarthritis].
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.
authors.affiliation: Orthopädische Klinik der Universität Regensburg im Bayerischen Rheuma- und Orthopädiezentrum, Bad Abbach. joachim.grifka@klinik.uni-regensburg.de
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Grifka
authors.forename: U
authors.initials: U
authors.lastname: Müller-Ladner
mesh_terms: D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use; D000700:Analgesics / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D000701:Analgesics, Opioid / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use; D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D000894:Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D016861:Cyclooxygenase Inhibitors / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use; D004305:Dose-Response Relationship, Drug; D004333:Drug Administration Routes; D006801:Humans; D010003:Osteoarthritis / Q000188:drug therapy*; D008517:Phytotherapy
chemical_list: D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones; D000700:Analgesics; D000701:Analgesics, Opioid; D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents; D000894:Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal; D016861:Cyclooxygenase Inhibitors