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ArticleThe open orthopaedics journal2017

Are We Using Slow-Acting Symptomatic Chondroprotective Drugs Conscious Enough?

Seyit Ali Gumustas, Kadir Oznam, Cagri Ata Mutlu, Yasin Emre Kaya, Ibrahim Yilmaz, Mehmet Isyar, Aliye Yıldırım Guzelant, Olcay Guler, Semih Akkaya, Mahir Mahirogullari

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Seyit Ali GumustasDepartment of Orthopaedic and Traumatology, Dr.Lutfi Kirdar Kartal Training and Research Hospital, 34865, Istanbul,Turkey.
Kadir OznamDepartment of Orthopaedic and Traumatology, Istanbul Medipol University School of Medicine, 34214Istanbul, Turkey.
Cagri Ata MutluDepartment of Medical Sciences, Acibadem Universitiy School of Medicine, 34752Istanbul, Turkey.
Yasin Emre KayaDepartment of Orthopaedic and Traumatology, Republic of Turkey, Ministry of Health, State Hospital, Corlu, 59850Tekirdag, Turkey.
Ibrahim YilmazDepartment of Medical Pharmacology, Istanbul Medipol University School of Medicine, 34810Istanbul, Turkey.
Mehmet IsyarDepartment of Orthopaedic and Traumatology, Acibadem Hospitals Group, Kadikoy, 34718Istanbul, Turkey.
Aliye Yıldırım GuzelantDepartment of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Namik Kemal University School of Medicine, 59030Tekirdag, Turkey.
Olcay GulerDepartment of Orthopaedic and Traumatology, Istanbul Medipol University School of Medicine, 34214Istanbul, Turkey.
Semih AkkayaDepartment of Orthopaedic and Traumatology, Private Denizli Surgery Hospital, 20070Denizli, Turkey.
Mahir MahirogullariDepartment of Orthopaedic and Traumatology, Memorial Health Group, 34750Istanbul, Turkey.

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Abstract

backgroundOsteochondral injuries constitute an entity that is widespread and can be seen in patients of all ages. Actual treatment modalities aim to relieve pain, obtain full range of movement of the joint, and improve the quality of life. There are many slow-acting chondroprotective agents prevalently used in the United States that are classified as nutritional support but not as medicines . This study presents the importance of clinical adverse effect profiles as well as the pharmacological mechanism of action and application of combinations of drugs that are widely prescribed and not subjected to control.

methodsElectronic databases were searched with keywords about the chondroprotective drugs without any language restriction. Evaluations of the descriptive statistics were represented

resultsThe findings of this study concluded that especially when prescribing drugs with ingredients like GS and CS, many patients' pre-existing conditions must be considered, such as whether the patient has a glucose intolerance or not. Additionally, mineral toxication should be considered since the drugs contain minerals, and after the application of injected hyaluronan, complications should be considered.

conclusionClinical, controlled and comparative studies about the use of chondroprotective drugs must be performed to define the benefits of these drugs, if any, in order to determine the most suitable time for operative intervention.

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Adverse effectsCartilageChondroitin sulphateGlucosamine sulphateHyaluronic acidSymptomatic slow-acting chondroprotective drugs

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PMCPMC5470068

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