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Herbal medicines for the treatment of osteoarthritis
LONG L; SOEKEN K; ERNST E
RHEUMATOLOGY , 2001, vol. 40, n° 7, p. 779-793 Doc n°: 101683 Localisation : Documentation IRR Descripteurs : DA6 - TRAITEMENTS - APPAREIL LOCOMOTEUR Limitations in the conventional medical management of osteoarthritis indicate a real need for safe and effective treatment of osteoarthritis patients. Herbal medicines may provide a solution to this problem. The aim of this article was to review systematically all randomized controlled trials on the effectiveness of herbal medicines in the treatment of osteoarthritis. METHODS: Computerized literature searches were carried out on five electronic databases. Trial data were extracted in a standardized, predefined manner and assessed independently. RESULTS: Twelve trials and two systematic reviews fulfilled the inclusion criteria. The authors found promising evidence for the effective use of some herbal preparations in the treatment Langue : ANGLAIS Tiré à part : OUI Identifiant basis : 2001217636 |
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