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Heterotopic ossification complicating total elbow replacement in a patient with rheumatoid arthritis.

Publication ,  Journal Article
Allen, DM; Nunley, JA
Published in: J South Orthop Assoc
1999

Heterotopic ossification after total elbow replacement is a new complication. In this particular case, it resulted in severe limitation of motion. Excision of the heterotopic bone resulted in an excellent functional outcome for the patient.

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Published In

J South Orthop Assoc

ISSN

1059-1052

Publication Date

1999

Volume

8

Issue

2

Start / End Page

101 / 104

Location

United States

Related Subject Headings

  • Radiography
  • Postoperative Complications
  • Ossification, Heterotopic
  • Humans
  • Female
  • Elbow Joint
  • Arthroplasty, Replacement
  • Arthritis, Rheumatoid
  • Adult
 

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Allen, D. M., & Nunley, J. A. (1999). Heterotopic ossification complicating total elbow replacement in a patient with rheumatoid arthritis. J South Orthop Assoc, 8(2), 101–104.
Allen, D. M., and J. A. Nunley. “Heterotopic ossification complicating total elbow replacement in a patient with rheumatoid arthritis.J South Orthop Assoc 8, no. 2 (1999): 101–4.
Allen, D. M., and J. A. Nunley. “Heterotopic ossification complicating total elbow replacement in a patient with rheumatoid arthritis.J South Orthop Assoc, vol. 8, no. 2, 1999, pp. 101–04.

Published In

J South Orthop Assoc

ISSN

1059-1052

Publication Date

1999

Volume

8

Issue

2

Start / End Page

101 / 104

Location

United States

Related Subject Headings

  • Radiography
  • Postoperative Complications
  • Ossification, Heterotopic
  • Humans
  • Female
  • Elbow Joint
  • Arthroplasty, Replacement
  • Arthritis, Rheumatoid
  • Adult