Medical Condition Osteoarthrosis Unspecified Whether Generalized Or Localized

Source:

2009 icd-9-cm diagnosis 715.9 - osteoarthrosis unspecified whether generalized or localized

Active Ingredients used for Osteoarthrosis Unspecified Whether Generalized Or Localized:

Beta Carotene, Boron, Bromelain, Devils Claw, Ginger, Niacin Niacinamide, Pantothenic Acid Dexpanthenol, Turmeric And Curcumin

Active Ingredient	Uses based on scientific evidence	Grade*
beta-carotene	beta-carotene supplementation does not appear to prevent osteoarthritis, but it might slow progression of the disease. well-designed clinical trials are needed before a conclusion can be drawn.	c
boron	based on human population research, in a boron rich environment, people appear to have fewer joint disorders. it has also been proposed that boron deficiency may contribute to the development of osteoarthritis. however, there is no clear human evidence that supplementation with boron is beneficial as prevention against or as a treatment for osteoarthritis.	c
bromelain	there is conflicting evidence on the effectiveness of bromelain to treat osteoarthritis. further well-designed clinical trials of bromelain alone are needed to confirm these results.	c
devil's claw (harpagophytum procumbens dc)	there is increasing scientific evidence suggesting that devil's claw is safe and beneficial for the short-term treatment of pain related to degenerative joint disease or osteoarthritis (8-12 weeks), it may be equally effective as drug therapies such as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs like ibuprofen (advil, motrin ), and it may allow for dose reductions or stopping of these drugs in some patients. however, most studies have been small with flaws in their designs. additional well-designed	b
ginger (zingiber officinale roscoe)	ginger has been studied as a possible treatment for osteoarthritis. however, results of these studies are mixed. more research is needed in this area.	c
niacin (vitamin b3, nicotinic acid), niacinamide	preliminary human studies suggest that niacinamide may be useful in the treatment of osteoarthritis. further research is needed before a recommendation can be made.	c
pantothenic acid (vitamin b5), dexpanthenol	there is currently insufficient scientific evidence in this area in order to form a clear conclusion.	c
turmeric (curcuma longa linn.) and curcumin	turmeric has been used historically to treat rheumatic conditions. laboratory and animal studies show anti-inflammatory activity of turmeric and its constituent curcumin, which may be beneficial in people with osteoarthritis. reliable human research is lacking.	c

*Key to grades
A: Strong scientific evidence for this use;
B: Good scientific evidence for this use;
C: Unclear scientific evidence for this use;
D: Fair scientific evidence against this use;
F: Strong scientific evidence against this use.