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External Beam Radiation for HO Prevention After Acetabular Fracture Fixation
April 2025
External Beam Radiation for HO Prevention After Acetabular Fracture Fixation
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:1
Journal Level of Evidence:1
The Use of External Beam Radiation Therapy for Heterotopic Ossification Prophylaxis After Surgical Fixation of Acetabular Fractures: A Randomized Controlled Trial.
J Orthop Trauma . 2025 Feb 1;39(2):e9-e13.Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
One hundred four patients with displaced acetabular fractures surgically treated through a posterior or combined anterior-posterior approach were randomized to receive postoperative external beam radiation therapy (XRT; n=54) or no XRT (n=50). The primary outcome of interest was the incidence of severe heterotopic ossification (HO), defined as Brooker class III–IV. Secondary outcomes included any ...
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