EFFECTIVENESS OF THE USE OF THE PREPARATION FOR LOCAL THERAPY ARTRAFIK (5% HONDROITINE SULFATE) IN GENERAL MAGNETOTHERAPY
Currently, high efficiency and safety of chondroprotectors based on chondroitin sulfate and glucosamine sulfate for treatment of patients with osteoarthritis are generally recognized. However, it is known that this group of drugs has low bioavailability when taken orally. Penetration of the drug with external application can be strengthened by the combined use of magnetotherapy. The aim of the study is to determine the efficacy of the phoretic administration of Artrafic (5% chondroitin sulfate) in patients with gonarthrosis. The study shows that the use of magnetotherapy in combination with the local form of chondroprotectors (ARTHRAFIC cream) leads to a faster reduction of joint pain, a reduction in the number of magnetotherapy procedures and a reduction in the need for medication.