Infrapatellar heterotopic ossification after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction.
Reconstruction of the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is currently a common procedure. We report a case of ACL reconstruction using an autologous patellar tendon graft, where great infrapatellar heterotopic ossification occurred post-operatively. We found no similar cases in the literature. We discuss about the probable origin.
Valencia
Homero
H
Area of Orthopedic Surgery, Traumatology and Rehabilitation, Fundación Hospital Alcorcón, Alcorcón, Madrid, Spain. hvalenciag@mixmail.com
Gavín
Carlos
C
D000328:Adult; D016118:Anterior Cruciate Ligament / Q000601:surgery*; D000070598:Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009999:Ossification, Heterotopic / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy; D017847:Patellar Ligament / Q000637:transplantation*; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D014182:Transplantation, Autologous