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M Cushing¹, G M Lourie, D V Miller

¹The Hand Treatment Center and the Department of Orthopaedics, Atlanta Medical Center, GA 30342, USA.

Journal of the Southern Orthopaedic Association

|July 23, 2002

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Heterotopic ossification is a rare complication following lateral epicondylectomy for lateral epicondylitis. This case report details the first instance of this complication after an otherwise uncomplicated surgical procedure.

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Area of Science:

Orthopedic surgery
Musculoskeletal disorders

Background:

Lateral epicondylitis, commonly known as tennis elbow, is a frequent cause of elbow pain.
Nonsurgical treatments are typically effective, but surgery is sometimes necessary.
Surgical outcomes for lateral epicondylectomy are generally successful, exceeding 90% efficacy.

Observation:

This report presents a rare complication following lateral epicondylectomy.
The complication observed is heterotopic ossification, the formation of bone in soft tissue.
This occurred despite an otherwise uncomplicated surgical procedure.

Findings:

This is the first documented case of heterotopic ossification after a technically uncomplicated lateral epicondylectomy.
The findings highlight a previously unreported potential adverse event in elbow surgery.

Implications:

Awareness of heterotopic ossification is crucial for surgeons performing lateral epicondylectomy.
Further investigation may be needed to understand the mechanisms and risk factors for this complication.
This could inform patient counseling and post-operative management strategies.