Heterotopic ossification after lateral epicondylectomy.
Lateral epicondylitis is a common affliction that can be treated nonsurgically. However, surgical treatment is rarely indicated, and results are usually effective in more than 90% of patients. Although complications have been described, ours is the first report of heterotopic ossification after an uncomplicated lateral epicondylectomy.
Cushing
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The Hand Treatment Center and the Department of Orthopaedics, Atlanta Medical Center, GA 30342, USA.
Lourie
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GM
Miller
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Hohn
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JA
D004551:Elbow Joint / Q000503:physiopathology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D021621:Imaging, Three-Dimensional; D008875:Middle Aged; D009999:Ossification, Heterotopic / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology* / Q000503:physiopathology; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D016059:Range of Motion, Articular; D013716:Tennis Elbow / Q000601:surgery*; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed / Q000379:methods