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Treatment of Osteoarthritis With Celecoxib, a Cyclooxygenase-2 Inhibitor: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Mayo Clinic ProceedingsPublished 1 November 1999
W. Bensen, Justus J. Fiechtner, James I. McMillen, William W. Zhao, Shawn Yu, Emmett M. Woods
Citations350
SJR quartileQ1
SJR score2.00
SNIP2.28

TL;DR

COX-2 inhibition with celecoxib is an effective approach for the treatment of osteoarthritis, as seen by clinical improvement in signs and symptoms comparable to treatment with naproxen.

Abstract

COX-2 inhibition with celecoxib is an effective approach for the treatment of osteoarthritis, as seen by clinical improvement in signs and symptoms comparable to treatment with naproxen.

Keywords

ChemistryMedicineNeuroscience