Heterotopic ossification complicating total elbow replacement in a patient with rheumatoid arthritis

D M Allen; J A Nunley 2nd

Heterotopic ossification complicating total elbow replacement in a patient with rheumatoid arthritis

J South Orthop Assoc. 1999 Summer;8(2):101-4.

Authors

D M Allen¹, J A Nunley 2nd

Affiliation

¹ Department of Surgery, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC 27710, USA.

PMID: 10472828

Abstract

Heterotopic ossification after total elbow replacement is a new complication. In this particular case, it resulted in severe limitation of motion. Excision of the heterotopic bone resulted in an excellent functional outcome for the patient.

Publication types

Case Reports

MeSH terms

Adult
Arthritis, Rheumatoid / diagnostic imaging
Arthritis, Rheumatoid / surgery*
Arthroplasty, Replacement*
Elbow Joint / diagnostic imaging
Elbow Joint / surgery*
Female
Humans
Ossification, Heterotopic / diagnostic imaging
Ossification, Heterotopic / etiology*
Postoperative Complications*
Radiography