Heterotopic ossification in the knee following retrograde nailing of a femur fracture.

Published in: European journal of orthopaedic surgery & traumatology : orthopedie traumatologie (2023)

Intraarticular heterotopic ossification is an infrequent event. We present a case of heterotopic ossification in the knee following retrograde nailing. The patient experienced improved symptoms and range of motion after excision of the intraarticular heterotopic bone mass.

Keyphrases

total knee arthroplasty
bone mineral density
knee osteoarthritis
case report
physical activity
hip fracture