Abstract
Different pharmacological substances are employed to treat the different stages of gonarthrosis. In the early stages, non-steroidal antiinflammatory drugs, glucosamines and hyaluronic acid are employed, while in the more advanced stages, intraarticular corticosteroids and non-steroidal antiinflammatory drugs are used. Finally, in the end stage, medical treatment is indicated only when surgery is contraindicated.
Translated title of the contribution | Pharmacological treatment of gonarthrosis |
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Original language | German |
Pages (from-to) | 22-26 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | Fortschritte der Medizin |
Volume | 117 |
Issue number | 4 |
State | Published - 10 Feb 1999 |
Externally published | Yes |