The role of analgesics and intra-articular injections in disease management.
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.
Harvey
William F
WF
Division of Rheumatology, Tufts Medical Center, 800 Washington Street, Box 406, Boston, MA 02111, USA. wharvey@bu.edu
Hunter
David J
DJ
D000700:Analgesics / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002807:Chondroitin / Q000008:administration & dosage; D019587:Dietary Supplements; D005944:Glucosamine / Q000008:administration & dosage; D006801:Humans; D007270:Injections, Intra-Articular; D010003:Osteoarthritis / Q000188:drug therapy*; D055675:Viscosupplements / Q000008:administration & dosage*
D000700:Analgesics; D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents; D055675:Viscosupplements; D002807:Chondroitin; D005944:Glucosamine