Heterotopic ossification enveloping the sciatic nerve following posterior fracture-dislocation of the hip: a case report.
Heterotopic ossification developing around the hip and enveloping the sciatic nerve is described in a patient who underwent open reduction and fixation of a large posterior acetabular fragment to decompress and suture the sciatic nerve. The postoperative treatment and a 2-year follow up are also described.
D000077:Acetabulum / Q000293:injuries*; D000328:Adult; D005593:Fracture Fixation, Internal; D050723:Fractures, Bone / Q000601:surgery*; D006617:Hip Dislocation / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009221:Myositis Ossificans / Q000209:etiology*; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D012584:Sciatic Nerve / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery