The problem of choice of therapy for a patient with dorsalgia

Musculoskeletal pain syndromes are one of the most common causes of temporary disability, they are often associated with a significant decrease in the quality of life of patients. Due to the peculiarities of biomechanics (significant phy­sical exertion experienced throughout life, a large volume of movements in various directions), the lumbar spine is especially vulnerable, the lesion of which is often associated with the development of lumbar pain (PB). The mechanisms of formation of PB are diverse, however, as a rule, inflammation is the basis of the pain syndrome. The results of modern studies have convincingly demonstrated the presence of imaging and biochemical markers of the inflammatory process in the area of altered spinal structures, in particular, in intervertebral discs and arch-process joints. There are reasons to believe that it is the focus of inflammation that can be the source of pain, although in the future the role of the active inflammatory process may become less important, and other mechanisms are involved in maintaining pain and other clinical manifestations. In this regard, drugs should be chosen for the treatment of patients with PB, depending on the predominant action - analgesic or anti-inflammatory. In the article, along with the main mechanisms of the occurrence and persistence of PB, modern approaches to the treatment of such patients are considered. The undoubted validity of the use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) for the treatment of patients with PB is noted. Their most significant clinical effects are noted, which may be useful in the treatment of patients with PB. The features of side effects associated with the use of NSAIDs, including those from the gastrointestinal tract and the cardiovascu­lar system, are considered. Information is provided on the results of studies devoted to the study of the efficacy and safety of dexketoprofen (Dexonal®, Binnopharm Group) in the treatment of patients with PB. The undoubted positive properties of the drug are noted (rapid development of action with a powerful analgesic effect and a favorable safety profile) Dexonal®.