The Effect of Methylsulfonylmethane on Osteoarthritic Large Joints and Mobility
STUDY DESGIN
Received: April 9, 2014
Revised: May 23, 2014
Accepted: May 29, 2014
Published online: June 23, 2014
Orthopedic Department of Aristotle’s University, G.U.H.G. Papanikolaou,
Thessaloniki, Greece
Pagonis et al. 2014
International Journal of Orthopedics 2014 June 23 1(1): 19-24 ISSN2311-5106
RESULTS: Compared to placebo the MSM group presented
significant decreases in all subscales of WOMAC (P < 0.05) with
improved performance of daily living activities on the SF-36
evaluation (P < 0.05). Patient and Physician assessments exhibited
favorable effects on the MSM group
CONCLUSION: MSM improved all physical symptoms in the WOMAC scale during the short intervention without any adverse