作者: Robert L. Tiso , Sarani Tong-Ngork , Katherine L. Fredlund
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摘要: BACKGROUND Topical ibuprofen provides an alternative treatment to oral for the of chronic knee pain. OBJECTIVE To compare efficacy topical versus in pain treatment. STUDY DESIGN Prospective, randomized, unblinded pilot study. SETTING A private management practice. METHODS Twenty patients received either tablets 3 times daily (2400 mg total) or 4% gel 4 (320 2 weeks. Subjects completed Western Ontario and McMaster Universities (WOMAC) Osteoarthritis Index, Medical Outcomes Study 12-Item Short Form (SF-12v2) Health Survey, a satisfaction questionnaire. RESULTS Comparison WOMAC SF-12v2 mean changes from baseline showed no differences between groups. Patient study convenience were rated equivalently Within group, significant improvements (P < 0.05) experienced Pain scores weeks (-82.6, -158.3 -6.8), Stiffness one week (-25.3, -50.0 -0.6) (-47.8, -95.7 0.1), Physical Function (-175.9, -348.6 -3.2) (-312.1, -580.5 -43.7), patient (-342.6, -638.1 -47.1) (-323.2, -637.1 -9.2). LIMITATIONS As this was preliminary investigation, sample size 20 subjects is limitation CONCLUSION Treatment with provided comparable clinical as