Total Ankylosis by Heterotopic Ossification in an Adolescent Anterior Trans-olecranon Fracture Dislocation: A Case Report
10.5397/cise.2019.22.3.154
- Author:
Beom Soo KIM
1
;
Kwang Soon SONG
;
Ki Cheor BAE
;
Si Wook LEE
;
Sang Hyun UM
;
Chul Hyun CHO
Author Information
1. Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Dongsan Medical Center, Keimyung University School of Medicine, Daegu, Korea. oscho5362@dsmc.or.kr
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Adolescent;
Heterotopic ossification;
Elbow;
Ankylosis;
Bone fractures
- MeSH:
Adolescent;
Adult;
Ankylosis;
Child;
Dislocations;
Elbow;
Female;
Follow-Up Studies;
Fractures, Bone;
Humans;
Incidence;
Ossification, Heterotopic;
Range of Motion, Articular;
Recurrence
- From:Journal of the Korean Shoulder and Elbow Society
2019;22(3):154-158
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
The incidence of heterotopic ossification in adolescents appears to be lower than in adults. There exist very few reports of heterotopic ossification with total bony ankylosis in child or adolescent populations. We describe a case of total bony ankylosis of the elbow secondary to heterotopic ossification, in a 14-year-old female. Total ankylosis of the elbow at 45 degrees of flexion was noted 6 months post-surgery, and complete surgical excision of the heterotopic mass was performed. After an additional one-time dose of radiation therapy and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug medication, full range of motion was obtained without any recurrence or other complications, up to the last follow-up of 30 months.
