Clinical Evaluation of Intra-Articular Glucosamine in Gonarthrosis (Knee Arthritis)

Clinical Evaluation of Intra-Articular Glucosamine in Gonarthrosis (Knee Arthritis)

Glucosamine and Knee Arthritis
Double-Blind Clinical Evaluation of Intra-Articular Glucosamine in Outpatients with Gonarthrosis (Knee Arthritis)

Article Summary:
Patients suffering from arthritis of the knee were tested to see if glucosamine helped to alleviate the pain symptoms. Patients received either glucosamine or a placebo on a weekly basis. The patients’ feelings of pains were recorded, as well as the mobility of the joint, the swelling, and any intolerance. Glucosamine was more effective at reducing pain and increasing the mobility of the joint than the placebo. The glucosamine also helped to stop the joint from swelling more, while the placebo increased swelling in other patients. The glucosamine was able to alleviate the pain and aid in some recovery of arthritis with very few side effects.

Author:
Yongyudh Vajaradul

Institution:
Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand

Source:
Clinical Therapeutics/Vol. 3, No. 5, 1981

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