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Treatment of patients at most recent followup according to the status at the time of surgery
| Treatment | Osteoarthritis (n = 149) | Chondrocalcinosis (n = 85) | p value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paracetamol | 79 (53%) | 52 (61%) | 0.6 |
| Tramadol | 11 (7%) | 14 (16%) | 0.1 |
| NSAIDs | 35 (20%) | 26 (31%) | 0.4 |
| Cox-2 inhibitors | 76 (51%) | 41 (48%) | 0.8 |
| Glucosamine/chondroitin | 16 (11%) | 12 (14%) | 0.7 |
| Intraarticular injection | 18 (12%) | 20 (24%) | 0.1 |
| Less than three medications | 64 (45%) | 48 (56%) | 0.6 |
NSAIDs = nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs.
