title: Heterotopic ossification complicating total elbow replacement in a patient with rheumatoid arthritis.
abstract: Heterotopic ossification after total elbow replacement is a new complication. In this particular case, it resulted in severe limitation of motion. Excision of the heterotopic bone resulted in an excellent functional outcome for the patient.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC 27710, USA.
authors.forename: D M
authors.initials: DM
authors.lastname: Allen
authors.forename: J A
authors.initials: JA
authors.lastname: Nunley
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001172:Arthritis, Rheumatoid / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D019643:Arthroplasty, Replacement; D004551:Elbow Joint / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D009999:Ossification, Heterotopic / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology*; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D011859:Radiography