[No evidence of malicious effect of NSAID treatment on bone healing].

Ugeskr Laeger

Anæstesiologisk Afdeling, Bispebjerg Hospital, Bispebjerg Bakke 23, 2400 København NV, Denmark.

Published: November 2012

The use of NSAIDs for postoperative pain management following orthopaedic surgery or during conservative treatment of fractures is controversial. Experimental animal models suggest NSAIDs inhibit bone healing. In a review of the literature, there was no clinical evidence to support categorical discard of NSAID for postoperative pain relief in uncomplicated cases. However, NSAID should be considered a potentiel risk factor of impaired bone healing and avoided in patients with a high risk of pseudoarthrosis. Recommended daily doses should be respected and duration of treatment should be limited.

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