Etoricoxib is safe and effective in preventing heterotopic ossification after primary total hip arthroplasty
Abstract Background Heterotopic ossifications are a common complication after total hip arthroplasty. Low-dose radiation therapy and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs have proven to effectively reduce the rate of heterotopic ossification after total hip arthroplasty. However, a low number of stu...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2021-02-01
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| Series: | Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research |
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| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s13018-021-02297-6 |