Heterotopic ossification of the quadriceps following distal femoral traction: a report of three cases and a review of the literature |
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Authors: | Specht Lawrence M Gupta Salil Egol Kenneth A Koval Kenneth J |
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Institution: | Department of Orthopaedics, NYU-Hospital for Joint Diseases, 301 East 17th Street, New York, NY 10003, USA. |
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Abstract: | SUMMARY: We present the previously unreported complication of symptomatic heterotopic ossification of the quadriceps following placement of a large-diameter Steinmann pin for the purpose of temporary skeletal traction. Following the development of distal quadriceps heterotopic bone formation in three patients, we conducted a comprehensive search of the literature using the Medline database from 1966 to the present. A variety of publications, including review articles, case reports, and randomized prospective studies, were used for the literature review. This potential complication should be considered when using a large-diameter Steinmann pin in the distal femur for skeletal traction. |
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