To compare the effect of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS) and opioids in KNEE pain

Abstract

Introduction: Osteoarthritis is a most painful condition mostly seen in old age people in knee and hip joints. This painful condition may causes change in physical activity and reduces quality of life. There are some topical and oral non steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs such as paracetamol, diclofenac sodium and opioid analgesic drugs tramadol. The main aims of the study compare the effect of NSAIDs and opioid analgesic in treatment of knee pain. Aim: To Compare The Effect of Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDS) and Opioid In Reducing Knee Pain.  Materials and Methods: The present was conducted at Moti Lal Nehru Medical College, Prayagraj in orthopedics department. Total of 50 patients were included in the study aged 40-60 years. Results: Patients were prescribed with NSAIDs such as paracetamol prescribed to 4 patients, diclofenac 13 patients, ibuprofen 8 patients and opioid analgesic Oxycodone 07 patients, Acetaminophen/hydrocodone 14 patients and tramadol 04 patients. Patients were followed for every 15 days. On the 1st visit after prescribing paracetamol 0 patients were got relief from the pain, diclofenac 3 patients, ibuprofen 02 patients, Oxycodene 0 patients, Hydrocodene 04 patients, tramadol 01 patient.