Choosing the right pain relief for patients with soft-tissue injuries.

Abstract

The use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) in the management of soft-tissue injuries such as ankle sprains is well established in both minor-injury and pre-hospital environments. There is much debate, however, over whether NSAIDs delay healing and contribute to long-term joint instability. This article examines the effects and potential side effects of NSAIDs, and considers alternative prescribing options for treating soft-tissue injuries.

• Authors: Duncan Bowie
• Journal: Emergency nurse : the journal of the RCN Accident and Emergency Nursing Association (Emerg Nurse) Vol. 19 Issue 2 Pg. 28-30 (May 2011) ISSN: 1354-5752 [Print] England
• PMID: 21675467 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article, Review)

Chemical References

• Analgesics
• Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal

Topics

• Accidental Falls
• Aged, 80 and over
• Analgesics (adverse effects, therapeutic use)
• Ankle Injuries (drug therapy)
• Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal (adverse effects, therapeutic use)
• Female
• Humans
• Pain Measurement
• Physical Therapy Modalities
• Soft Tissue Injuries (drug therapy)