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NSAID significantly reduces incidence of heterotopic ossification after hip arthroscopy
April 2016
NSAID significantly reduces incidence of heterotopic ossification after hip arthroscopy
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:1
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
Effect of Naproxen Prophylaxis on Heterotopic Ossification Following Hip Arthroscopy: A Double-Blind Randomized Placebo-Controlled Trial
J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2015 Dec 16;97(24):2032-7Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
108 patients scheduled for hip arthroscopy due to femoroacetabular impingement were randomized to receive either naproxen 500mg or placebo twice daily for the first 3 weeks postoperatively. The purpose of this study was to evaluate if non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) prophylaxis with naproxen significantly reduced the incidence of heterotopic ossification over 1-year follow-up. Planned...
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