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Early palsy of the sciatic nerve due to heterotopic ossification after surgery for fracture of the posterior wall of the acetabulum

Year: 2009

Type: article

Abstract: We describe a patient in whom an initially intact sciatic nerve became rapidly encased in heterotopic bone formed in the abductor compartment after reconstruction of the posterior wall of the acetabulum following fracture. Prompt excision and neural release followed by irradiation and administration of indometacin resulted in a full neurological recovery and no recurrence 27 months later.

Source: Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery - British Volume

DOI: 10.1302/0301-620x.91b2.21183

Authors: N. Manidakis, N. K. Kanakaris, V. S. Nikolaou, P. V. Giannoudis

Institution: Leeds General Infirmary

Language: English

Topic: Heterotopic Ossification and Related Conditions

Subfield: Rheumatology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: bronze

OpenAlex ID: W2139497730

FWCI: 0.778

Cites: 33

Cited by: 14

Related to: 10