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Topical NSAIDs for Chronic Musculoskeletal Pain in Adults.

Joseph R Yancey, +1 more
- 01 Nov 2017 - 
- Vol. 96, Iss: 9, pp 573-574
TLDR
Evidence is lacking to determine the effectiveness of topical NSAIDs compared with oral NSAIDs, but diclofenac and ketoprofen are slightly more effective for relieving chronic pain associated with osteoarthritis in adults.
Abstract
Topical diclofenac and ketoprofen are slightly more effective than placebo for relieving chronic pain associated with osteoarthritis in adults. Evidence is lacking to determine the effectiveness of topical NSAIDs compared with oral NSAIDs.

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