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Myositis ossificans after tetanus: treatment aided by quantitative technetium Tc 99m pyrophosphate radionuclide imaging.

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Tompkins, GS; Lachiewicz, PF
Published in: J South Orthop Assoc
1995
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Functionally disabling myositis ossificans of the posterior aspect of the elbow occurred in a 66-year-old man as a sequela of tetanus. Serial quantitative bone scans were done to determine the optimal time for excision, which produced an excellent functional result without recurrence at 4 years.

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Paul F Lachiewicz
Author Paul F Lachiewicz Orthopaedic Surgery

Published In

J South Orthop Assoc

ISSN

1059-1052

Publication Date

1995

Volume

4

Issue

3

Start / End Page

239 / 243

Location

United States

Related Subject Headings

  • Tetanus
  • Technetium Tc 99m Pyrophosphate
  • Radionuclide Imaging
  • Ossification, Heterotopic
  • Myositis Ossificans
  • Male
  • Humans
  • Elbow Joint
  • Aged
 

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Tompkins, G. S., & Lachiewicz, P. F. (1995). Myositis ossificans after tetanus: treatment aided by quantitative technetium Tc 99m pyrophosphate radionuclide imaging. J South Orthop Assoc, 4(3), 239–243.
Tompkins, G. S., and P. F. Lachiewicz. “Myositis ossificans after tetanus: treatment aided by quantitative technetium Tc 99m pyrophosphate radionuclide imaging.” J South Orthop Assoc 4, no. 3 (1995): 239–43.
Tompkins, G. S., and P. F. Lachiewicz. “Myositis ossificans after tetanus: treatment aided by quantitative technetium Tc 99m pyrophosphate radionuclide imaging.” J South Orthop Assoc, vol. 4, no. 3, 1995, pp. 239–43.

Published In

J South Orthop Assoc

ISSN

1059-1052

Publication Date

1995

Volume

4

Issue

3

Start / End Page

239 / 243

Location

United States

Related Subject Headings

  • Tetanus
  • Technetium Tc 99m Pyrophosphate
  • Radionuclide Imaging
  • Ossification, Heterotopic
  • Myositis Ossificans
  • Male
  • Humans
  • Elbow Joint
  • Aged