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Prevention of heterotopic ossification after total hip replacement: a prospective comparison of indomethacin and salmon calcitonin in 60 patients

This 2001 prospective study compared the efficacy of indomethacin (100 mg/day) and salmon calcitonin (3 MRC-U/kg/day) administered for 14 days in preventing heterotopic ossification (HO) following total hip replacement. Among 60 patients (30 per group), 19 in the indomethacin group and 2 in the calcitonin group developed HO. The findings

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June 26, 2025 No Comments

Ascorbic Acid and Its Clinical Role in Orthopaedic Surgery

This 2018 review by Luo et al., published in the Journal of Surgical Orthopaedic Advances, explores the multifaceted role of ascorbic acid (vitamin C) in orthopedic surgery. The authors discuss vitamin C’s critical functions in collagen synthesis, bone formation, and immune modulation, all of which are vital for musculoskeletal health

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