Efficacy of Theraflex Chondrocream Forte in the combination treatment of knee osteoarthritis
https://doi.org/10.21518/2079-701X-2019-9-81-84
Abstract
The problem of osteoarthritis treatment appears especially relevant today due to high prevalence of the disease and unsafety of drugs used by patients to relieve pain. Knee joints are affected most often. The chronic pain and joint functional disorder worsen dramatically the patients’ quality of life and result in destabilization of coexisting diseases. Topical drugs are commonly used in the combination treatment of osteoarthritis. The article presents research results of efficacy of Theraflex Chondrocream Forte in the combination treatment of knee lesions. The use of the drug results in a more rapid and effective relief of pain and improvementof knee joints function in osteoarthritis.
About the Author
M. S. Svetlova
State Federal Budget Educational Institution of Higher Education «Petrozavodsk State University».
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Dr. of Sci. (Med.), Professor of Chair for Hospital Surgery, State Federal Budgetary Educational Institution of Higher Education «Petrozavodsk State University», Postgraduate Educational Center for Medical Professionals.
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Svetlova MS. Efficacy of Theraflex Chondrocream Forte in the combination treatment of knee osteoarthritis. Meditsinskiy sovet = Medical Council. 2019;(9):81-84. (In Russ.) https://doi.org/10.21518/2079-701X-2019-9-81-84
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