Heterotopic bone formation causing recurrent donor site pain following iliac crest bone harvesting

Authors
Ross, N Tacconi, L Miles, JB
Citation
N. Ross et al., Heterotopic bone formation causing recurrent donor site pain following iliac crest bone harvesting, BR J NEUROS, 14(5), 2000, pp. 476-479
Citations number
28
Categorie Soggetti
Neurology
Journal title
BRITISH JOURNAL OF NEUROSURGERY
ISSN journal
02688697 → ACNP
Volume
14
Issue
5
Year of publication
2000
Pages
476 - 479
Database
ISI
SICI code
0268-8697(200010)14:5<476:HBFCRD>2.0.ZU;2-B
Abstract
An unusual case of recurrent iliac crest donor site pain secondary to heter otopic bone formation is described. The literature is reviewed with a speci al emphasis on the aetiology and treatment of this entity.