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.
The Hand Treatment Center and the Department of Orthopaedics, Atlanta Medical Center, GA 30342, USA.
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Cushing
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Lourie
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Miller
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Hohn
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