Treatment under observation
Topical anti-inflammatories
Editorial treatment page: topical anti-inflammatories.
- Type
- Pharmacological
- Reviewed by
- —
- Last reviewed
- 2025-09
- Next review
- 2026-09
This page is part of the Osteoarthritis Observatory and covers topical anti-inflammatories.
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Therapeutic objective
Reduce pain and improve function according to clinical profile.
Evidence on pain
Moderate evidence
Evidence on function
Moderate evidence
Structural evidence
Insufficient evidence
Duration of the possible effect
Variable depending on indication and individual response.
Safety
Safety profile described according to the population studied.
Costs and therapeutic burden
Therapeutic burden includes cost, time and adherence.
What guidelines say
Position of OARSI, EULAR, NICE and ACR guidelines pending editorial detail.
Uncertainty
Studies are heterogeneous; observed effects may not be clinically relevant for all patients.
Unsupported claims
- Cartilage regeneration.
- Halting radiographic progression.