In this pilot study, the investigators aim to compare two short-term pain relief methods administered over the course of 6 days in the setting of acute musculoskeletal (MSK) pain: 1. Methylprednisolone((Medrol)dose pack- standard taper per dose pack instructions 2. Standard of Care (SOC) which includes a combination of Acetaminophen (Tylenol)+Ibuprofen (Motrin) The investigators are interested in studying pain relief regimens for acute injury of any body part among an adult orthopaedic urgent care population.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
OTHER
Masking
SINGLE
Enrollment
60
Participants follow standard 6- day taper dosing schedule.
Participants follow a 6- day taper dosing schedule.
Participants follow a 6- day taper dosing schedule.
UBMD Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine (716 Health)
Buffalo, New York, United States
Change in Pain
Pain as self-reported by the patient, following pain medication treatment for an acute musculoskeletal (MSK) injury as measured with the Visual Analog Scale (VAS) where 0 is no pain at all and 10 is the worst pain imaginable. Lower scores indicate less pain.
Time frame: 1 week, 1 month
Change in Function
Function as self-reported by the patient following pain medication treatment for an acute musculoskeletal (MSK) injury as measured with the musculoskeletal health questionnaire (MSK-HQ) scale which sums 14 health domains on a 5-point scale from 4 being not at all and 0 to very severe. Higher scores indicate better overall MSK health.
Time frame: 1 week, 1 month
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