Heterotopic Ossification of the Elbow after Medial Epicondylectomy.
10.4055/jkoa.2015.50.1.66
- Author:
Jae Hong HA
1
;
Hyun Sik GONG
;
Goo Hyun BAEK
Author Information
1. Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea. hsgong@snu.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
heterotopic ossification;
medial epicondylectomy;
medial epicondylitis;
cubital tunnel syndrome
- MeSH:
Cubital Tunnel Syndrome;
Elbow*;
Humans;
Ossification, Heterotopic*;
Rupture
- From:The Journal of the Korean Orthopaedic Association
2015;50(1):66-70
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Postoperative heterotopic ossification of the elbow after surgery for treatment of acute trauma such as fractures and ligament/tendon ruptures has been well-documented. However, literature concerning heterotopic ossification after medial epicondylectomy is scarce. We report on two cases of heterotopic ossification that occurred following medial epicondylectomy for medial epicondylitis and for cubital tunnel syndrome. Preoperatively, calcifications around the medial epicondyle were observed in both patients. These cases suggest that medial epicondylectomy, in the presence of pre-existing calcifications, may pose an increased risk of postoperative heterotopic ossification of the elbow.
