Diflunisal (Dolphin®) treatment in knee osteoarthritis: Double blind, placebo controlled study DIZ OSTEOARTRITINDE DIFLUNISAL (DOLPHIN(R)) TEDAVISI: PLASEBO KONTROLLU CIFT KOR CALISMA
Journal of Rheumatology and Medical Rehabilitation, cilt.7, sa.2, ss.89-93, 1996 (Scopus)
- Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
- Cilt numarası: 7 Sayı: 2
- Basım Tarihi: 1996
- Dergi Adı: Journal of Rheumatology and Medical Rehabilitation
- Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Scopus
- Sayfa Sayıları: ss.89-93
- Anahtar Kelimeler: Diflunisal, Medical treatment, Osteoarthritis
- Sağlık Bilimleri Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet
Özet
A double-blind placebo controlled trial was carried out in 40 patients with osteoarthritis of knee joint to assess the efficacy of treatment with Diflunisal (Dolphin®) twice daily over a period of 15 days. Clinical assessments were made on entry and at the end of the study of knee pain, range of motion of the knee joint and 25 meter distance walking time. At the end of the double blind-study, patients in the Diflunisal treatment group displayed statistically significant improvement in their pain score and 25 meter distance walking time. The result of this study indicates that Diflunisal is an effective agent in relieving pain in osteoarthritis of the knee joint.