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Ibuprofen and compression bandage in the treatment of ankle sprains |
Andersson S, Fredin H, Lindberg H, Sanzen L, Westlin N |
Acta Orthopaedica Scandinavica 1983;54(2):322-325 |
clinical trial |
3/10 [Eligibility criteria: Yes; Random allocation: Yes; Concealed allocation: No; Baseline comparability: No; Blind subjects: No; Blind therapists: No; Blind assessors: No; Adequate follow-up: Yes; Intention-to-treat analysis: No; Between-group comparisons: Yes; Point estimates and variability: No. Note: Eligibility criteria item does not contribute to total score] *This score has been confirmed* |
One hundred patients with sprained ankles were randomly allocated to treatment with Ibuprofen 800 mg X 3 daily and placebo and to treatment with two qualities of compression bandaging. Neither Ibuprofen nor high quality bandaging had a significant effect on the swelling, pain or tenderness.
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