At least 50% reduction in pain · adults with strains, sprains, or muscle pull
2 findings from 1 review
Clinical success (eg 50% reduction in pain) Chronic conditions · adults with strains, sprains, or muscle pull
1 finding from 1 review
All topical NSAIDs Local adverse events · adults with strains, sprains, or muscle pull
1 finding from 1 review
All topical NSAIDs Systemic adverse events · adults with strains, sprains, or muscle pull
1 finding from 1 review
All topical NSAIDs Withdrawals ‐ adverse events · adults with strains, sprains, or muscle pull
1 finding from 1 review
Serious adverse events · adults with strains, sprains, or muscle pull
1 finding from 1 review
no estimate extracted
Studies not reported
Low
Pain intensity (0‐10cm visual analogue scale) · Adults with lateral elbow pain
1 finding from 1 review
Treatment success Fair, good or excellent effectiveness · Adults with lateral elbow pain
Topical NSAIDs may leads to higher treatment success Fair, good or excellent effectiveness compared with placebo (low certainty).
1 finding from 1 review
Function/disability · Adults with lateral elbow pain
The review found no eligible studies for this question.
1 finding from 1 review
no estimate extracted
Studies not reported
No studies found
Quality of life · Adults with lateral elbow pain
The review found no eligible studies for this question.
1 finding from 1 review
no estimate extracted
Studies not reported
No studies found
Withdrawals due to adverse events · Adults with lateral elbow pain
1 finding from 1 review
Adverse events · Adults with lateral elbow pain
Topical NSAIDs showed no clear difference in adverse events compared with placebo (low certainty).
1 finding from 1 review