Opioids for osteoarthritis? Weighing benefits and risks: a Cochrane Musculoskeletal Group review

J Fam Pract. 2011 Apr;60(4):206-12.

Abstract

Untreated pain is a major public health problem, but concerns about opioid misuse remain. This evidence-based look at when--or whether--opioids are indicated for OA patients will help you achieve the right balance.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Analgesics, Opioid / therapeutic use*
  • Humans
  • Osteoarthritis / drug therapy*
  • Pain / drug therapy*
  • Pain Measurement
  • Practice Guidelines as Topic
  • Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic
  • Risk Factors
  • Tramadol / therapeutic use*

Substances

  • Analgesics, Opioid
  • Tramadol