Heterotopic ossification complicating total elbow replacement in a patient with rheumatoid arthritis.
J South Orthop Assoc
; 8(2): 101-4, 1999.
Article
in En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-10472828
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.
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Postoperative Complications
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Arthritis, Rheumatoid
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Ossification, Heterotopic
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Arthroplasty, Replacement
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Elbow Joint
Type of study:
Diagnostic_studies
Limits:
Adult
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Female
/
Humans
Language:
En
Journal:
J South Orthop Assoc
Journal subject:
ORTOPEDIA
Year:
1999
Document type:
Article
Affiliation country:
United States
Country of publication:
United States