ARTHROPLASTY
Etoricoxib and diclofenac similar for blood loss and GI distress rates after THA
Curr Med Res Opin. 2016 Jan;32(1):37-47.100 patients scheduled for total hip arthroplasty were randomized to receive either etoricoxib or diclofenac sodium (for perioperative analgesic treatment) and evaluated for drug-associated blood loss and incidence of gastrointestinal distress. The purpose of this study was to evaluate if treatment with etoricoxib lead to better outcomes compared to diclofenac. Results of this study demonstrated that etoricoxib did not display significantly lower blood loss or a significantly lower rate of gastrointestinal complications when compared to diclofenac in total hip arthroplasty.
Unlock the full ACE Report
You have access to {0} free articles per month.Click below to unlock and view this {1}
Unlock NowCritical appraisals of the latest, high-impact randomized controlled trials and systematic reviews in orthopaedics
Access to OrthoEvidence podcast content, including collaborations with the Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, interviews with internationally recognized surgeons, and roundtable discussions on orthopaedic news and topics
Subscription to The Pulse, a twice-weekly evidence-based newsletter designed to help you make better clinical decisions
Exclusive access to original content articles, including in-house systematic reviews, and articles on health research methods and hot orthopaedic topics
Or upgrade today and gain access to all OrthoEvidence content for just $1.99 per week.
Already have an account? Log in
Subscribe to "The Pulse"
Evidence-Based Orthopaedics direct to your inbox.
{0} of {1} free articles
Become an OrthoEvidence Premium Member. Expand your perspective with high-quality evidence.
Upgrade Now
