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Titel:

[Heterotopic ossifications in total hip arthroplasty: prophylaxis and therapy].

Dokumenttyp:
English Abstract; Journal Article
Autor(en):
Schauwecker, J; Pohlig, F; Toepfer, A; Gollwitzer, H; von Eisenhart-Rothe, R
Abstract:
Heterotopic ossification (HO) is a frequent and occasionally severe complication after total hip arthroplasty. Clinical symptoms of this benign abnormal bone formation are loss of mobility and local pain. The etiology and pathomechanisms are not yet completely understood. Overexpression of bone morphogenetic proteins and dysregulation of prostaglandin metabolism seem to be relevant. Medication with non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and perioperative single dose radiotherapy are used...     »
Zeitschriftentitel:
Orthopade
Jahr:
2011
Band / Volume:
40
Heft / Issue:
6
Seitenangaben Beitrag:
500-5
Sprache:
de
Volltext / DOI:
doi:10.1007/s00132-011-1759-9
PubMed:
http://view.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21584735
Print-ISSN:
0085-4530
TUM Einrichtung:
Klinik und Poliklinik für Orthopädie und Sportorthopädie
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