ObjectiveTo explore the therapeutic effect of etofenamate gel on omarthritis.
MethodsA total of 60 patients with omarthritis (diagnosed by MRI) treated between February 2010 and May 2014 were randomly divided into the treatment group and control group, with 30 patients in each. First, all of the patients underwent the oral medication (to diminish inflammation and relieve pain), physiotherapy, injection, and manual relaxation. Then, the patients in the control group were treated with diclofenac gel, while in the treatment group was treated with etofenamate gel. The usage in both groups was 4 times per day; use externally and waited till desiccation. Improvement of clinical signs and symptoms were observed after 2-week treatment.
ResultsAfter 2 weeks of treatment, the total effective rate in both of the two groups were 100%. The efficiency rate of the treatment and control group were 76.7% and 46.7%, respectively, with a significant difference (u=3.491, P < 0.05).
ConclusionEtofenamate gel and diclofenac gel are effective on omarthritis; etofenamate gel is more effective, which is worthy of clinical applying.
ObjectiveTo analyze the clinical efficacy of etofenamate gel in patients with chronic trauma of locomotion system.
MethodsRandomized parallel-controlled trial was conducted. From September 2011 to March 2012, 120 patients who were diagnosed with chronic trauma of locomotion system were divided into two groups. One was etofenamate gel group (group A), and the other was diclofenac sodium cream group (group B). Treatment course was two weeks.
ResultsAfter two weeks of therapy, the effective rate of etofenamate gel was 85.0%, and of diclofenac sodium cream was 83.3%. The difference between etofenamate gel and diclofenac sodium cream had no statistical significance. Two drugs had similar efficacy in treating chronic trauma of locomotion system. Two patients in the etofenamate gel group and three in the diclofenac sodium cream group had very slight adverse reactions.
ConclusionEtofenamate gel is effective in patients with chronic trauma of locomotion system, and the efficacy is similar with diclofenac sodium cream. It is particularly suitable for patients with gastrointestinal diseases.
