| Literature DB >> 15115634 |
Abstract
Pain produced by musculoskeletal disorders commonly misconceived as having mechanical etiology often is caused by inflammatory mechanisms. Simple analgesics (ie, those that lack anti-inflammatory action) often are used to treat musculoskeletal pain when an anti-inflammatory analgesic may be more effective for the painful condition. This review addresses the anti-inflammatory agents available for the symptomatic management of common inflammatory musculoskeletal conditions including osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and low back pain.Entities:
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Year: 2004 PMID: 15115634 DOI: 10.1007/s11916-004-0048-2
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Curr Pain Headache Rep ISSN: 1534-3081