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Ibuprofen Does Not Impair Long Bone Fracture Healing in Pediatric Fracture Patients
November 2020
Ibuprofen Does Not Impair Long Bone Fracture Healing in Pediatric Fracture Patients
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:1
Journal Level of Evidence:1
Effect of NSAID Use on Bone Healing in Pediatric Fractures: A Preliminary, Prospective, Randomized, Blinded Study.
J Pediatr Orthop. 2020 Sep;40(8):e683-e689.Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
One hundred pediatric patients (102 fractures) were included in this randomized trial comparing ibuprofen and acetaminophen for pain relief after sustaining a long bone fracture. The primary outcome of interest was the incidence of healing. Additional outcomes of interest included time to radiographic union, incidence of non-union, duration of medication use (i.e., treatment, narcotic consumption)...
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