Abstract:Background
Estrogen hormone dependent osteoarthritis (EDPOA) is presented in peri-menopausal age women. Their manifestations are polyarticular pain with common co-morbidities (carpal tunnel syndrome, insomnia, fatigue, depression and fibromyalgia). Based on dual role of glucocorticoids (GC) (trophic action on the chondrocyte and anti-inflammatory effect we conducted this work.
Objectives
to evaluate the efficacy and safety of low doses of GC to control both the joint pathology condition as well the co-morbidi… Show more
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