- Abstract:
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We performed a systematic survey of randomized trials to determine the effects of perioperative NSAIDs on the occurrence of heterotopic bone formation, gastrointestinal side-effects and long-term clinical outcomes after major hip surgery. 13 trials involving 4,129 individuals were identified. Overall, in 12 small trials of medium-to-high-dose regimens, there was a 57% reduction (95% confidence interval 51%-63%) in the risk of heterotopic bone formation. The results of one large trial of low-d...
Expand abstract - Journal:
- Acta orthopaedica Scandinavica
- Volume:
- 71
- Issue:
- 2
- Pages:
- 122-128
- Publication date:
- 2000-04-05
- DOI:
- EISSN:
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1745-3682
- ISSN:
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0001-6470
- URN:
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uuid:8dacb6fe-b787-47e7-a6d9-8b8037b9aeee
- Source identifiers:
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262567
- Local pid:
- pubs:262567
- Language:
- English
- Keywords:
- Copyright date:
- 2000
Journal article
A systematic survey of 13 randomized trials of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs for the prevention of heterotopic bone formation after major hip surgery.
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