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Topical Treatments for Ankle Sprains
Sponsor: Ankara City Hospital Bilkent
Summary
Our aim was to evaluate the effects of topical analgesic drugs on rapid recovery of joint functions and pain relief in acute ankle injuries. A total of 100 patients were included in the study and divided into 2 groups as Diclofenac and Etofenamate. The pain scores of the patients were evaluated with the Numeric Rating scale and Wong-Baker scale before and after treatment. Dorsiflexion and plantarflexion active joint movements were measured with a hand-held goniometer for joint function before and after treatment. We found that ankle sprains were more common in men. In our study, we found that both topical analgesics were effective in improving joint movements and reducing pain.
Official title: Evaluation of Topical Analgesia Treatments for Ankle Sprains
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - 90 Years
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
100
Start Date
2024-01-01
Completion Date
2024-11-01
Last Updated
2024-10-02
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Etofenamat
E group: Etofenamate spray 100 mg/ml is applied to the painful area from a distance of approximately 10-15 cm in a maximum of 7 puffs. Each puff contains 18 mg etofenamate.
Diclofenac
Group D: Diclofenac diethylammonium 1% spray was applied to the painful area from a distance of approximately 10-15 cm in a maximum of 6 puffs. Each puff contained 5.8 mg diclofenac diethylammonium.
Locations (1)
Ankara Etlik City Hospital
Ankara, Ankara, Turkey (Türkiye)