The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery 82:1323 (2000)
© 2000 The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, Inc.
Evidence-Based Orthopaedics |
Commentary
Hans J. Kreder, M.D., M.P.H. F.R.C.S.(C)
Sunnybrook & Women's College Health Sciences Centre, University
of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medication is effective treatment
for the symptoms associated with osteoarthritis. However, potentially
serious toxic effects limit its use in some individuals. Glucosamine
and chondroitin represent normal components of articular cartilage
that have been under investigation as potential disease-modifying
and symptom-ameliorating agents.
McAlindon and colleagues have investigated the potential benefits
of . . . [Full Text of this Article]

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