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ArticleHeliyon2024

Heterotopic ossification of the elbow joint in a child: Successful surgical resection - A case report.

Xiaolei Zhao, Hongtao Xu

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Article in Heliyon, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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Xiaolei ZhaoQilu Hospital (Qingdao), Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Qingdao, China.
Hongtao XuQilu Hospital (Qingdao), Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Qingdao, China.

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Abstract

Background: This case report describes the occurrence of a rare heterotopic ossification of the elbow joint in a child, caused by inappropriate movement after trauma. A successful operation to remove heterotopic ossification was described in the report with satisfactory results. Case presentation: A 7-year-old boy suffered a supracondylar fracture of the humerus after an accidental fall, and after immobilization with a cast, improper movement resulted in heterotopic ossification of the elbow joint, which severely affected joint function. The heterotopic ossification was surgically removed and a complete recovery was demonstrated at 18 months follow-up. The heterotopic ossification was successfully removed with good elbow function and no recurrence at 18 months follow-up. Conclusions: The purpose of this report is to show the good results with surgical treatment of heterotopic ossification of the elbow joint in children,when conservative treatment does not work.

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Case reportsElbowHeterotopic ossificationPediatricsSurgical procedures

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PMID39040294
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