Orthopaedics

Safety and efficacy of routine postoperative ibuprofen for pain and disability related to ectopic bone formation after hip replacement surgery (HIPAID): randomised controlled trial

Chronic symptomatic osteoarthritis of the hip is common in those aged over-50 and total hip replacement is a well established and highly effective treatment. Objectives of this study is to determine the benefits and risks of a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) as prophylaxis for ectopic bone formation in patients undergoing total hip replacement (or revision) surgery.
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British Medical Journal