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

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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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Cent quarante trois patients ont reçus avant le remplacement prothétique de la hanche (en moyenne 16 heures avant l'intervention) une radiothérapie par une dose unique de 750 cGy. Les patients ont été évalués pour recherche des ossification hétérotopiques à 1, 3 et 6 mois. L'irradiation préopératoire n'a pas affecté la procédure chirurgicale. Avec une médiane de suivi de 12 (6–24) mois six patients ont présentés des ossifications hétérotopiques de niveau Brooker I–II. Les risques tardifs potentiels des radiations ionisantes doivent être pris en compte lorsque on traite des patients jeunes.

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Lonardi, F., Gioga, G., Coeli, M. et al. Preoperative, single-fraction irradiation for prophylaxis of heterotopic ossification after total hip arthroplasty. International Orthopaedics (SICOT) 25, 371–374 (2001). https://doi.org/10.1007/s002640100281

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