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Incidence of HO by type of NSAID.
| NSAID | No. of patients prescribed | No. of patients who developed HO | Rate of HO (%) | HO grade 1 | HO grade 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Celecoxib | 54 | 11 | 20 | 9 (17%) | 2 (3.7%) |
| Ibuprofen | 18 | 5 | 28 | 5 (28%) | - |
| Indomethacin | 3 | 1 | 33 | 1 (33%) | - |
| Naproxen | 2 | 1 | 50 | 1 (50%) | - |
| Meloxicam | 1 | 1 | 100 | - | 1 (100%) |
HO, heterotopic ossification; NSAID, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory.
