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THR: Celecoxib more effective than ibuprofen in prevention of heterotopic bone formation
August 2013
THR: Celecoxib more effective than ibuprofen in prevention of heterotopic bone formation
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
Celecoxib versus ibuprofen in the prevention of heterotopic ossification following total hip replacement: A PROSPECTIVE RANDOMISED TRIAL
J Bone Joint Surg Br. 2007 Feb;89(2):155-9.Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
250 patients with severe hip osteoarthritis were randomized to either receive ibuprofen or celecoxib to determine the relative benefits of these drugs in preventing heterotopic ossification following total hip replacement (THR). The results at 3 months post-op indicated that a ten day trial of celecoxib during the post-op period reduced the risk of heterotopic ossification.
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