Journal article
Heterotopic Ossification Following Arthroplasty for Femoral Neck Fracture
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Heterotopic ossification (HO) is a frequent complication following hip surgery. Using data from the Hip Fracture Evaluation with Alternatives of Total Hip Arthroplasty versus Hemiarthroplasty (HEALTH) trial, we aimed to (1) determine the prevalence of HO following total hip arthroplasty (THA) for femoral neck fracture in patients ≥50 years of age, (2) identify whether HO is associated with an increased risk of revision surgery …
Authors
Comeau-Gauthier M; Zura RD; Bzovsky S; Schemitsch EH; Axelrod D; Avram V; Manjoo A; Poolman RW; Frihagen F; Heels-Ansdell D
Journal
Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, Vol. 103, No. 14, pp. 1328–1334
Publisher
Wolters Kluwer
Publication Date
July 21, 2021
DOI
10.2106/jbjs.20.01586
ISSN
0021-9355