Ks. Austin et Jm. Siliski, SYMPTOMATIC HETEROTOPIC OSSIFICATION FOLLOWING TOTAL KNEE ARTHROPLASTY, The Journal of arthroplasty, 10(5), 1995, pp. 695-698
Heterotopic ossification has been reported to occur in less than 10% o
f total knee arthroplasties. When this condition has occurred, it has
previously been reported either to be asymptomatic or to cause discomf
ort that resolves with the passage of time. This case report is the fi
rst to note persistent pain and snapping due to heterotopic ossificati
on adherent to the distal femoral cortex that required surgical excisi
on to relieve symptoms after total knee arthroplasty.