Prostaglandin inhibition and the rate of recovery after arthroscopic meniscectomy. A randomised double-blind prospective study
- 1 August 1985
- journal article
- Published by British Editorial Society of Bone & Joint Surgery in The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery. British volume
- Vol. 67-B (4) , 567-571
- https://doi.org/10.1302/0301-620x.67b4.3839796
Abstract
In a double-blind, randomised, prospective study of 139 patients undergoing arthroscopic meniscectomy, those receiving a prostaglandin inhibitor (naproxen sodium) had significantly less pain, less synovitis and less effusion. They had significantly more rapid return of movement and of quadriceps function; their return to work and to sport also was significantly faster. It is recommended that, provided there are no contraindications, a prostaglandin inhibitor should be used after arthroscopic procedures.Keywords
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