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. 2001 Jul 13;25(6):371–374. doi: 10.1007/s002640100281

Preoperative, single-fraction irradiation for prophylaxis of heterotopic ossification after total hip arthroplasty

Federico Lonardi 1, Gloria Gioga 1, Manuela Coeli 2, Pierantonio Ruffo 3, Graziella Agus 1, Antonio Pizzoli 3, Franco Campostrini 1
PMCID: PMC3620782  PMID: 11820444

Abstract.

We gave a single fraction of 750 cGy preoperatively (within 16 h of surgery) to 143 patients prior to total hip arthroplasty. The patients were evaluated for heterotopic ossification at 1, 3 and 6 months. The preoperative radiation did not affect the surgical procedure. After a median follow-up of 12 (6–24) months we encountered six patients with heterotopic ossifications of Brooker grade I–II. Potential late risks from ionising radiation should be considered when treating younger patients.

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