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Indomethacin equivalent to irradiation to prevent postoperative heterotopic ossification
August 2014
Indomethacin equivalent to irradiation to prevent postoperative heterotopic ossification
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
Indomethacin compared with localized irradiation for the prevention of heterotopic ossification following surgical treatment of acetabular fractures
J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2001 Dec;83-A(12):1783-8Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
166 patients with an acetabular fracture treated surgically were randomized to receive postoperative indomethacin or localized irradiation as potential prophylaxis against heterotopic ossification. There were also sixteen additional patients who were randomized but did not receive treatment with either prophylactic regime that was unable to comply with the regimen to which they were assigned. At a...
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