Heterotopic ossification following elbow arthroscopy.
With advances in technique and skills, the indications for elbow arthroscopy continue to expand. The authors report a case of heterotopic ossification following arthroscopic debridement of the elbow. Surgeons need to be aware of this potential complication of elbow arthroscopy.
Gofton
W T
WT
Division of Orthopedic Surgery, The University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario, Canada.
King
G J
GJ
D001182:Arthroscopy / Q000009:adverse effects*; D003646:Debridement / Q000009:adverse effects; D004551:Elbow Joint / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009999:Ossification, Heterotopic / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D010003:Osteoarthritis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery*; D012008:Recurrence; D012086:Reoperation