Science Journal of Clinical Medicine

Volume 7, Issue 3, May 2018

  • Impact of Polypharmacy on Functional State in Patients with Symptomatic Knee Osteoarthritis

    Goksen Goksenoglu, Mustafa Aziz Yildirim

    Issue: Volume 7, Issue 3, May 2018
    Pages: 25-29
    Received: Apr. 15, 2018
    Accepted: May 02, 2018
    Published: May 28, 2018
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    Abstract: Background: Osteoarthritis (OA) is a degenerative, common and progressive inflammatory joint disease starting with disruption and corrosion of articular cartilage. Polypharmacy can be considered as use of multiple drugs. Objective: To investigate the correlation between polypharmacy for patients with symptomatic knee osteoarthritis and their functi... Show More