Beyond NSAIDs: Could Proton-Pump Inhibitors (PPIs) Also Increase Nonunion Risk?
by Vince Vacketta, DPM Orthopedic surgeons have long debated the effect of NSAIDs on bone healing. The spine literature, in particular, shows an increased risk of pseudarthrosis following prolonged or high-dose postoperative use. But NSAIDs may not be the only commonly prescribed medications that deserve our attention. Retrospective review of hindfoot and ankle arthrodesis A new study suggests chronic PPI therapy may also negatively impact fusion healing following hindf
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