Cochrane Review

Topical Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs for Chronic Musculoskeletal Pain in Adults

Helen McVeigh

literature review, anti-inflammatory agents, chronic pain, pain management
CJON 2013, 17(4), 447-448. DOI: 10.1188/13.CJON.447-448

Objective: To assess the efficacy and safety of different topically applied nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) compared with oral NSAIDs and with a placebo in the treatment of chronic musculoskeletal pain.

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