@article { author = {ter Meulen, Dirk P. and Nota, Sjoerd and Hageman, Michiel and Ring, David}, title = {Progression of Heterotopic Ossification around the Elbow after Trauma}, journal = {The Archives of Bone and Joint Surgery}, volume = {4}, number = {3}, pages = {228-230}, year = {2016}, publisher = {Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Iranian Society of Knee Surgery, Arthroscopy and Sports Tramatology,Iranian Orthopaedic Association}, issn = {2345-4644}, eissn = {2345-461X}, doi = {10.22038/abjs.2016.7147}, abstract = { Background: This study addresses the null hypothesis that there is no expansion of heterotopic ossification (HO) in the elbow beyond what can be seen early on.   Methods: The area of HO was measured on lateral radiographs of 38 consecutive patients that had operative treatment of HO between 2000 and 2013. Measurements from radiographs obtained between 3 to 7 weeks were compared to measurements from radiographs made 3 months or more after injury. Results: There was no significant difference between the average area of HO on the first (median 2.8 square centimeters, Q1: 1.5, Q3: 5.1) and later radiographs (median of 2.8 square centimeters, Q1: 1.4, Q3: 5.0) (P = 0.99). Discussion: According to our results the area of HO does not expand beyond what can be seen early in the disease process.  }, keywords = {Disease progression,Elbow,Heterotopic,Injuries,Ossification}, url = {https://abjs.mums.ac.ir/article_7147.html}, eprint = {https://abjs.mums.ac.ir/article_7147_b596595d54c93b14f8a30f87b6647b93.pdf} }