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Treatment of ankle sprains with benzydamine
Elswood R, MacLeod DA
The Practitioner 1985 Jan;229(1399):70-71
clinical trial
3/10 [Eligibility criteria: Yes; Random allocation: No; Concealed allocation: No; Baseline comparability: No; Blind subjects: Yes; Blind therapists: No; Blind assessors: Yes; Adequate follow-up: No; Intention-to-treat analysis: No; Between-group comparisons: No; Point estimates and variability: Yes. Note: Eligibility criteria item does not contribute to total score] *This score has been confirmed*

A small trial using 86 patients suffering from a minor injury, a sprained ankle, showed that 3% benzydamine cream gave no better treatment of the injury than simple compressive support and rest followed by early active use of the joint.

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