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OTA2017: Ketotifen fumarate for reducing joint contracture after distal humerus/proximal radial Frx

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November 2017

OTA2017: Ketotifen fumarate for reducing joint contracture after distal humerus/proximal radial Frx

Vol: 6| Issue: 11| Number:8| ISSN#: 2564-2537
Study Type:Randomized Trial
OE Level Evidence:N/A
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A

Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Clinical Trial Evaluating Ketotifen Fumarate in Reduction of Posttraumatic Elbow Joint Contracture

Contributing Authors:
N Mohtadi M Wang N White K Hildebrand PS Schneider T Sajobi A Garven

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145 patients with either a fracture of either the distal humerus or proximal radius were randomized to 6-week therapy with either ketotifen fumarate or placebo. The purpose of this phase II, feasibility study was to examine any possible effect of ketotifen fumarate on elbow joint range of motion at 12 weeks post-injury, as well as to collect data for subsequent studies. Patients were managed with ...

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