Ketorolac Administration During Admission Is Not Associated With Nonunion Following Treatment of Pediatric Femoral Shaft Fractures

Journal of Pediatric Orthopaedics 2026

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Authors: Ashley A Ellingwood, Daniel Woo, Richard E. Campbell, Christopher D. Souder, Patrick F. Curran, James D. Bomar, Rachel M. Thompson
DOI: 10.1097/bpo.0000000000003320
Cited by: 1
References: 25

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Ketorolac is a common component of multimodal analgesia protocols; however, there are concerns that it may increase the risk of pediatric fracture nonunion, particularly in femoral shaft fractures. The purpose of this study was to determine whether perioperative ketorolac administration is associated with an increased risk of nonunion in operatively treated pediatric femoral shaft fractures. METHODS: We conducted an IRB-approved retrospective review of all pediatric patients (age

Fields of Study & Subjects

Anesthesia and Pain Management Inflammatory mediators and NSAID effects Pediatric Pain Management Techniques

Publication details

Journal / source
Journal of Pediatric Orthopaedics
Publisher
Ovid Technologies (Wolters Kluwer Health)
Publication date
7 May 2026
Language
EN