Osteoarthritis progresses through stages ... Treatment often includes over-the-counter (OTC) pain relief medication and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) to reduce pain and inflammation.

The new non-opioid drug has been approved for the treatment of severe pain, such as that following surgery or an injury.

Data sources MEDLINE, EMBASE, Cochrane Register of Controlled Trials, Allied and Complementary Medicine and Cumulative ... meaningful treatment effects on pain and function in patients with hand, hip ...