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Low dose radiation does not reduce heterotopic ossification in elbow trauma
March 2013
Low dose radiation does not reduce heterotopic ossification in elbow trauma
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:1
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
Radiation therapy for heterotopic ossification prophylaxis acutely after elbow trauma: A prospective randomized study
J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2010 Sep 1;92(11):2032-8.Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
48 patients, with intra-articular distal humeral fracture or fracture-dislocation of the elbow with proximal radius or ulna fracture, were randomized to receive a single fraction of low dose radiation (700 cGY) within 3 days of surgery or a control. The study aimed to determine the role of radiation in preventing heterotopic ossification. At the 6 month follow up, the study had to be terminated pr...
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