SF-36 Scores

Traditional NSAIDs (n = 93)

Selective COX-2 Inhibitors (n = 107)

Physical Function

43.65 ± 20.49

45.83 ± 21.68

Role Physical

43.80 ± 27.90

38.96 ± 26.37

Bodily Pain

39.19 ± 17.33

35.67 ± 14.94

General Health

55.75 ± 18.27

51.50 ± 18.60

Vitality

42.71 ± 18.87

42.96 ± 20.57

Social Functioning

69.75 ± 26.15

67.99 ± 26.21

Role Emotional

80.91 ± 25.16

75.70 ± 27.06

Mental Health

80.86 ± 14.82*

75.54 ± 18.57

Physical Component

35.21 ± 10.51

34.16 ± 10.72

Mental Component

54.08 ± 9.85

52.62 ± 9.76