Comparison of the Rate of Nonunion or Delayed Union in Fifth Metatarsal Fractures Receiving Anti- Inflammatory Medications
Category: Midfoot/Forefoot, Trauma Introduction/Purpose: Controversy exists regarding the effect of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) on fracture healing. Our retrospective study uses a private payer database to isolate patients diagnosed with 5th metatarsal (MT) fractures and compare t...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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SAGE Publishing
2019-10-01
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| Series: | Foot & Ankle Orthopaedics |
| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1177/2473011419S00100 |