Over 200 patients with multiple osteoarthritis in the fingers, along with their doctors, found Arnica gel more effective for pain relief than 5% Ibuprofen gel, a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). For the study, the patients applied one or the other gel products three times daily to affected finger joints. This is the first study looking at this condition to be performed according to new strict guidelines.
Source: Rheumatol Int DOI 10.1007/s00296-007-0304-y
