title: Factors associated with heterotopic bone formation in cemented total hip prostheses.
abstract: A series of 237 total hip replacements were analysed by means of a computer program. High body weight and postoperative fever, as well as several indications of a technically demanding operation, occurred significantly more often in the group of patients which developed paraarticular ossification postoperatively. The results point to a causal relation between tissue trauma and heterotopic bone formation. We wish to underline the importance of a gentle handling of tissues in the performance of a total hip replacement if the rate of ectopic bone is to be reduced to a minimum.
mesh_terms: D001843:Bone Cements; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006622:Hip Prosthesis / Q000534:rehabilitation; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009999:Ossification, Heterotopic / Q000209:etiology*; D011183:Postoperative Complications
chemical_list: D001843:Bone Cements