Paracetamol versus other analgesia in adult patients with minor musculoskeletal injuries: a systematic review

Objectives Pain treatment in acute musculoskeletal injuries usually consists of paracetamol, non-steroidal antiinflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) or opioids. It would be beneficial to determine whether paracetamol is as effective as other analgesics. The objective of this study was to evaluate available evidence regarding efficacy of paracetamol in these patients. Methods Embase, MEDLINE, Cochrane and relevant trial registers were searched from...