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Purpose: Resection remains the most reliable treatment for established heterotopic ossification, despite questions regarding its effectiveness due to the potential for complications. This study evaluated the clinical outcomes and complications of neurogenic heterotopic ossification (NHO) resection in stroke patients' ankylosed hips.
Materials And Methods: We retrospectively analyzed nine hip NHO resections performed on seven patients from 2010 to 2018. The pre- and postoperative range of motion of the operated hip were compared. Analysis of postoperative complications, including infection, recurrence, iatrogenic fracture, and neurovascular injury was performed.
Results: The mean operative time was 132.78±21.08 minutes, with a mean hemoglobin drop of 3.06±0.82 g/dL within the first postoperative week. The mean duration of postoperative follow-up was 52.08±28.72 months for all patients. Postoperative range of motion showed improvement from preoperative. Flexion and external rotation (mean, 58.89±30.60° and 16.67±18.03°, respectively) showed the greatest gain of motion of the operated hip joint. Postoperative infections resolved in two cases through surgical debridement, and one case required conversion to total hip arthroplasty due to instability. There were no recurrences, iatrogenic fractures, or neurovascular injuries.
Conclusion: Resection is a beneficial intervention for restoring the functional range of motion of the hip in order to improve the quality of life for patients with NHO and neurological disorders. We recommend performance of a minimal resection to achieve a targeted functional arc of motion in order to minimize the risk of postoperative complications.
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http://dx.doi.org/10.5371/hp.2023.35.4.268 | DOI Listing |
Eur Spine J
September 2025
Dongzhimen Hospital, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing, China.
Purpose: To compare the long-term clinical outcomes and radiographic findings between hybrid surgery (HS) and anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF) for three-level cervical degenerative disc disease (CDDD). And the incidence, prognosis, and potential risk factors of heterotopic ossification (HO) more than 10 years after Bryan prosthesis replacement in HS has been explored.
Methods: From January 2007 to December 2014, a total of 46 patients who underwent either HS (n = 26) or ACDF (n = 20) for consecutive three-level CDDD were retrospectively analyzed.
J Arthroplasty
September 2025
Department of Orthopedics, Shanghai Sixth People's Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200233, P. R. China; Shanghai Engineering Research Center for Orthopaedic Material Innovation and Tissue Regeneration, Shanghai, 201306, P. R. China. Electronic addre
Background: Heterotopic ossification (HO) is a common complication following hip arthroplasty that can limit hip range of motion (ROM). Oral direct factor Xa (FXa) inhibitors are commonly used anticoagulants after arthroplasty; however, they have a high risk of local bleeding and hematoma formation, which are significant triggers for HO formation. To our knowledge, there is no evidence regarding whether FXa inhibitors will increase HO incidence following hip arthroplasty.
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July 2025
Department of Radiology, Christian Medical College, Vellore, Tamil Nadu, India.
Case: Fibrodysplasia ossificans progressiva (FOP) is a rare autosomal dominant musculoskeletal disorder with progressive heterotopic ossification within soft connective tissues causing ankyloses and unique skeletal malformations of the big toes, which represent a birth hallmark for the disease. The classic variant is c.617G>A (p.
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September 2025
Introduction: Complex proximal ulna fractures (including comminuted olecranon fractures and fracture-dislocations of the elbow) pose challenging management due to concomitant injuries to key stabilizers (radial head, coronoid process, and collateral ligaments). This study evaluates functional and radiographic outcomes following surgical treatment and explores the prognostic value of associated injuries, age stratification, and a new coronoid-centric classification system.
Methods: We retrospectively reviewed 43 patients with complex proximal ulna fractures treated between 2019 and 2024, with a minimum of 12 months follow-up (mean, 28 months).
J Clin Orthop Trauma
October 2025
Porto Hip Unit, Hospital da Luz Arrábida, Department of Orthopedic and Traumatology, Porto, PCT de Henrique Moreira 150, 4400-346, Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal.
Hip arthroscopy has become an increasingly common and effective surgical technique for the diagnosis and treatment of various intra-articular hip disorders. While generally considered safe and minimally invasive, the procedure is not without risks. The increasing volume and complexity of hip arthroscopies has led to a rise in reported complications, highlighting the importance of understanding potential adverse events and their management.
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