Efficacy of naproxen prophylaxis for the prevention of heterotopic ossification after hip surgery: a meta-analysis

Efficacy of naproxen prophylaxis for the prevention of heterotopic ossification after hip surgery: a meta-analysis

Abstract Background This meta-analysis aimed to assess whether the specific nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) naproxen has a role in reducing the occurrence of heterotopic ossification after hip surgery. Methods Potential studies were identified in the following electronic databases: PubMe...

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Main Authors: Ran Ma, Guan-Hong Chen, Liu-Jing Zhao, Xi-Cheng Zhai
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-03-01
Series:Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research
Subjects:
Naproxen
Hip surgery
Heterotopic ossification
Meta-analysis
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13018-018-0747-8

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