Osteonecrosis of the calcaneum in a heart transplant recipient.
Avascular necrosis affects 3% of transplant recipients. In the lower limb, the femoral heads or condyles may be involved. We report the hitherto unrecorded complication of avascular necrosis of the calcaneum. Conservative management resulted in resolution without long-term complications.
Huwez
F U
FU
University Department of Cardiac Surgery, Royal Infirmary, Glasgow, Scotland.
Belcher
P R
PR
Pathi
V L
VL
Naik
S K
SK
Wheatley
D J
DJ
D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use; D000328:Adult; D002111:Calcaneus; D005260:Female; D016027:Heart Transplantation / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D007165:Immunosuppression Therapy / Q000009:adverse effects*; D010020:Osteonecrosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology*; D011859:Radiography; D012075:Remission, Spontaneous
D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones