[The present state of chondroprotective therapy in osteoarthrosis]

Acta Chir Orthop Traumatol Cech. 1989 Jun;56(3):185-9.
[Article in Czech]

Abstract

In the submitted review the authors summarize briefly knowledge on the mechanism of action of chondroprotective substances and the present state of their use in clinical practice. The authors mention also the chondroprotective action of some non-steroid anti-rheumatic drugs.

Publication types

  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal / therapeutic use
  • Glycosaminoglycans / therapeutic use
  • Humans
  • Osteoarthritis / drug therapy*
  • Tissue Extracts / therapeutic use

Substances

  • Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal
  • Glycosaminoglycans
  • Tissue Extracts
  • Rumalon
  • Arteparon