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FAI October 2018 Podcast: Effect of Postoperative Ketorolac Administration on Bone Healing in Ankle Fracture Surgery
FAI October 2018 Podcast: Effect of Postoperative Ketorolac Administration on Bone Healing in Ankle Fracture Surgery
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7 minutes
Released:
Sep 26, 2018
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Podcast episode
Description
In an effort to minimize narcotic analgesia and its potential side effects, anti-inflammatory agents offer great potential provided they do not interfere with bone healing. The safety of ketorolac administration after foot and ankle surgery has not been well defined in the current literature. The purpose of this study was to report clinical healing and radiographic outcomes for patients treated with a perioperative ketorolac regimen after open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) of ankle fractures. Our study found perioperative ketorolac use was associated with a high rate of fracture union by 12 weeks. This is the first study to examine the effect of ketorolac on radiographic time to union of ankle fractures. Additional studies are necessary to determine whether ketorolac helps reduce opioid consumption and improve pain following ORIF of ankle fractures. To view the article click here.
Released:
Sep 26, 2018
Format:
Podcast episode
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