A systematic survey of 13 randomized trials of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs for the prevention of heterotopic bone formation after major hip surgery.

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. Overal...

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Main Authors: Neal, B, Rodgers, A, Clark, T, Gray, H, Reid, I, Dunn, L, MacMahon, S
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: 2000