[Clinical research progress of heterotopic ossification of elbow after injury].
OBJECTIVE
To review the basic research and clinical progress of elbow heterotopic ossification after injury.


METHODS
The recent literature concerning heterotopic ossification of the elbow was reviewed.


RESULTS
Heterotopic ossification was caused by variety of stimuli and conditions. The current methods of prevention and treatment were to improve surgical techniques, to reduce trauma and bleeding, to rinse the area with bone fragments with plenty of salt water, and to use non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs.


CONCLUSIONS
Once heterotopic ossification occurred, surgical treatment is unique treatment method, so emphasis is to prevent heterotopic ossification.
Department of Orthopedics, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu Sichuan 610041, PR China.
Zhi
Z
Li
Gang
G
Zhong
Fuguo
F
Huang
D004551:Elbow Joint / Q000473:pathology*; D006801:Humans; D009999:Ossification, Heterotopic / Q000209:etiology / Q000473:pathology*; D014947:Wounds and Injuries / Q000150:complications / Q000473:pathology*