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Comment
. 2005;7(5):193-4.
doi: 10.1186/ar1817. Epub 2005 Aug 25.

Opioids for non-operable osteoarthritis and soft-tissue rheumatism

David John Dickson  1
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Opioids for non-operable osteoarthritis and soft-tissue rheumatism

David John Dickson. Arthritis Res Ther. 2005.

Abstract

Reviews of oral opioid trials have shown that many side-effects need to be considered when treating patients with non-operable osteoarthritis and soft-tissue problems. European and American guidelines recommend their use with or without paracetamol. The controversy surrounding the use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs/cyclo-oxygenase-2 inhibitors is limiting physician and patient choices. There is a great need for alternative medication or ways of using current compounds.

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