OSTEONECROSIS OF THE CALCANEUM IN A HEART-TRANSPLANT RECIPIENT

Authors
HUWEZ FU BELCHER PR PATHI VL NAIK SK WHEATLEY DJ
Citation
Fu. Huwez et al., OSTEONECROSIS OF THE CALCANEUM IN A HEART-TRANSPLANT RECIPIENT, The thoracic and cardiovascular surgeon, 45(4), 1997, pp. 204-205
Citations number
6
Categorie Soggetti
Cardiac & Cardiovascular System",Surgery
Journal title
The thoracic and cardiovascular surgeon → ACNP
ISSN journal
01716425
Volume
45
Issue
4
Year of publication
1997
Pages
204 - 205
Database
ISI
SICI code
0171-6425(1997)45:4<204:OOTCIA>2.0.ZU;2-L
Abstract
Avascular necrosis affects 3% of transplant recipients. In the lower l imb, the femoral heads or condyles may be involved, We report the hith erto unrecorded complication of avascular necrosis of the calcaneum. C onservative management resulted in resolution without long-term compli cations.