Clinics in Shoulder and Elbow

Korean Shoulder and Elbow Society (대한견·주관절의학회)
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Total Ankylosis by Heterotopic Ossification in an Adolescent Anterior Trans-olecranon Fracture Dislocation: A Case Report

  • Kim, Beom-Soo (Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Dongsan Medical Center, Keimyung University School of Medicine) ;
  • Song, Kwang-Soon (Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Dongsan Medical Center, Keimyung University School of Medicine) ;
  • Bae, Ki-Cheor (Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Dongsan Medical Center, Keimyung University School of Medicine) ;
  • Lee, Si-Wook (Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Dongsan Medical Center, Keimyung University School of Medicine) ;
  • Um, Sang-Hyun (Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Dongsan Medical Center, Keimyung University School of Medicine) ;
  • Cho, Chul-Hyun (Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Dongsan Medical Center, Keimyung University School of Medicine)
  • Received : 2019.03.06
  • Accepted : 2019.05.18
  • Published : 2019.09.01
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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 postsurgery, 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.

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