Posttraumatic calcification of the annular ligament of the radius.
Eight cases of calcification following anterior dislocation of the head of the radius are described. It was demonstrated as early as 2 weeks after injury and in 7 cases appeared in the form of a shell on the volar aspect of the head. The other type exhibits a cuff of calcification related to the radial neck. Parallel cases are drawn from a literature review, and the distinction is made between calcification in the disrupted annular ligament/capsule or oblique cord and myositis ossificans. Regression in several cases may be a consequence of open reduction.
Earwaker
J
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Department of Radiology, Holy Spirit Hospital, Brisbane, Australia.
D000293:Adolescent; D001847:Bone Diseases / Q000150:complications; D002114:Calcinosis / Q000209:etiology*; D002648:Child; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D006801:Humans; D004204:Joint Dislocations / Q000150:complications*; D008022:Ligaments / Q000473:pathology*; D009140:Musculoskeletal Diseases / Q000209:etiology; D011884:Radius / Q000293:injuries*; D012075:Remission, Spontaneous; D013997:Time Factors; D014457:Ulna / Q000473:pathology; D014458:Ulna Fractures / Q000150:complications; D000092464:Elbow Injuries