Comparison of the rate of delayed/nonunion in fifth metatarsal fractures receiving anti‐inflammatory medications

Abstract Purpose Controversy exists regarding the acute effect of non‐steroidal anti‐inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) on early fracture healing. The purpose of this study was to analyze the rate of nonunion or delayed union in patients with fifth metatarsal (5th MT) fractures. We hypothesize that the use...

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Main Authors: Brandon Barnds, Matt Heenan, Jack Ayres, Armin Tarakemeh, J. Paul Schroeppel, Scott Mullen, Bryan G. Vopat
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2021-01-01
Series:Journal of Experimental Orthopaedics
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s40634-021-00435-x

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