title: Choosing the right pain relief for patients with soft-tissue injuries.
abstract: The use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) in the management of soft-tissue injuries such as ankle sprains is well established in both minor-injury and pre-hospital environments. There is much debate, however, over whether NSAIDs delay healing and contribute to long-term joint instability. This article examines the effects and potential side effects of NSAIDs, and considers alternative prescribing options for treating soft-tissue injuries.
authors.affiliation: South East Coast Ambulance East Service NHS Trust.
authors.forename: Duncan
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Bowie
mesh_terms: D000058:Accidental Falls; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D000700:Analgesics / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D016512:Ankle Injuries / Q000188:drug therapy; D000894:Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D010147:Pain Measurement; D026741:Physical Therapy Modalities; D017695:Soft Tissue Injuries / Q000188:drug therapy*
chemical_list: D000700:Analgesics; D000894:Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal