Comparison of diflunisal and naproxen in the treatment of tennis elbow.

Abstract

The authors favor conservative treatment of tennis elbow, starting with cessation of the offending activity and prescription of a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) and followed by isometric and isotonic exercises when pain and inflammation have subsided. Two NSAIDs, diflunisal and naproxen, were evaluated in 38 patients with mild-to-moderate pain associated with tennis elbow. The physicians' assessments found no statistically significant differences between the two drugs; both provided effective reduction of pain and swelling. Patients' assessments of pain relief achieved with their respective drugs significantly (P = 0.019) favored diflunisal. Prompt and effective relief of pain and swelling hastens the patient's progression to physical therapy and return to normal activities.

• Authors: P A Stull, P Jokl
• Journal: Clinical therapeutics (Clin Ther) Vol. 9 Suppl C Pg. 62-6 ( 1986) ISSN: 0149-2918 [Print] United States
• PMID: 3548987 (Publication Type: Clinical Trial, Comparative Study, Controlled Clinical Trial, Journal Article, Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't)

Chemical References

• Salicylates
• Naproxen
• Diflunisal

Topics

• Adult
• Clinical Trials as Topic
• Diflunisal (therapeutic use)
• Female
• Humans
• Male
• Naproxen (therapeutic use)
• Random Allocation
• Salicylates (therapeutic use)
• Tennis Elbow (drug therapy)