The efficacy of oral non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs for rotator cuff tendinopathy: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Authors

  • Jennifer Boudreault
  • François Desmeules
  • Jean-Sébastien Roy
  • Clermont Dionne
  • Pierre Frémont
  • Joy C Macdermid

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.2340/16501977-1800

Keywords:

anti-inflammatory agents, rotator cuff, shoulder, tendinopathy.

Abstract

OBJECTIVE: To conduct a systematic review and meta-analysis on the efficacy of oral non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs for rotator cuff tendinopathy. DESIGN: Systematic review. METHOD: A literature search was conducted in 4 databases for randomized controlled trials published until 05/2013, comparing the efficacy of oral anti-inflammatory drugs to any other intervention. Studies characteristics were extracted using a standardized form and the methodological quality was evaluated. Results were summarized qualitatively or quantitatively. RESULTS: The mean methodological score of the 12 included studies was 53.6 ± 8.8%. The majority of studies included acute cases and were underpowered to detect differences in adverse events. Compared to a placebo, oral non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs were found to provide short-term pain relief (pooled mean difference: -2.69

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Published

2014-03-13

How to Cite

Boudreault, J., Desmeules, F., Roy, J.-S., Dionne, C., Frémont, P., & Macdermid, J. C. (2014). The efficacy of oral non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs for rotator cuff tendinopathy: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Journal of Rehabilitation Medicine, 46(4), 294–306. https://doi.org/10.2340/16501977-1800

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Review