Heterotopic ossification complicating total elbow replacement in a patient with rheumatoid arthritis
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Direct Mouse Trauma/Burn Model of Heterotopic Ossification
Published on: August 6, 2015
1Department of Surgery, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC 27710, USA.
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.
