Ankylosis due to heterotopic ossification following primary total knee arthroplasty.
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چکیده
We present a case of ankylosis of the knee after knee arthroplasty due to heterotopic ossification in the ligaments. Treatment with resection of the collateral ligaments, reconstruction with a hinged implant and radiotherapy was successful.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Acta orthopaedica Belgica
دوره 72 4 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2006