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Heterotopic Ossification After the Arthroscopic Treatment of Lateral Epicondylitis.

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Desai, MJ; Ramalingam, H; Ruch, DS
Published in: Hand (N Y)
May 2017

BACKGROUND: Heterotopic ossification (HO) is a well-known complication following the surgical treatment of fractures and dislocations about the elbow but it is not commonly discussed as a complication following arthroscopy. We present a case of a young athlete who developed HO after the arthroscopic treatment of lateral epicondylitis. METHODS: This is a case report chart review of a 24 year old male with lateral epicondylitis. After failing conservative measures, arthroscopic debridement of the extensor carpi radialis brevis (ECRB) origin ensued. The treatment and patient's final disposition were reported. RESULTS: The patient developed heterotopic ossification of the elbow follow arthroscopic debridement of the ECRB origin. Further surgery was required to excise the heterotopic ossification. Good recovery of motion was achieved. CONCLUSION: To our knowledge, we present the first case of HO development after elbow arthroscopy for lateral epicondylitis. As the use of elbow arthroscopy continues to grow, there is a need for identification of the risk factors and primary prophylaxis for HO.

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Published In

Hand (N Y)

DOI

EISSN

1558-9455

Publication Date

May 2017

Volume

12

Issue

3

Start / End Page

NP32 / NP36

Location

United States

Related Subject Headings

  • Young Adult
  • Tennis Elbow
  • Radiography
  • Ossification, Heterotopic
  • Orthopedics
  • Male
  • Humans
  • Elbow Joint
  • Basketball
  • Arthroscopy
 

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Desai, M. J., Ramalingam, H., & Ruch, D. S. (2017). Heterotopic Ossification After the Arthroscopic Treatment of Lateral Epicondylitis. Hand (N Y), 12(3), NP32–NP36. https://doi.org/10.1177/1558944716668844
Desai, Mihir J., Hari Ramalingam, and David S. Ruch. “Heterotopic Ossification After the Arthroscopic Treatment of Lateral Epicondylitis.Hand (N Y) 12, no. 3 (May 2017): NP32–36. https://doi.org/10.1177/1558944716668844.
Desai MJ, Ramalingam H, Ruch DS. Heterotopic Ossification After the Arthroscopic Treatment of Lateral Epicondylitis. Hand (N Y). 2017 May;12(3):NP32–6.
Desai, Mihir J., et al. “Heterotopic Ossification After the Arthroscopic Treatment of Lateral Epicondylitis.Hand (N Y), vol. 12, no. 3, May 2017, pp. NP32–36. Pubmed, doi:10.1177/1558944716668844.
Desai MJ, Ramalingam H, Ruch DS. Heterotopic Ossification After the Arthroscopic Treatment of Lateral Epicondylitis. Hand (N Y). 2017 May;12(3):NP32–NP36.
Journal cover image

Published In

Hand (N Y)

DOI

EISSN

1558-9455

Publication Date

May 2017

Volume

12

Issue

3

Start / End Page

NP32 / NP36

Location

United States

Related Subject Headings

  • Young Adult
  • Tennis Elbow
  • Radiography
  • Ossification, Heterotopic
  • Orthopedics
  • Male
  • Humans
  • Elbow Joint
  • Basketball
  • Arthroscopy