Abstract
Topical diclofenac, with and without dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO), modestly improves pain and function scores (by 4%-8%) for as long as 12 weeks in patients with osteoarthritis (OA) of the knee.
MeSH terms
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Administration, Cutaneous
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Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal / administration & dosage
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Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal / therapeutic use*
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Diclofenac / administration & dosage
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Diclofenac / therapeutic use*
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Humans
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Osteoarthritis / drug therapy*
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Pain / drug therapy*
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Treatment Outcome
Substances
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Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal
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Diclofenac