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Rapidly destructive arthropathy followed by heterotopic ossification

A case report and literature review

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This is the first reported case of heterotopic ossification following total hip replacement for bilateral, rapidly destructive arthropathy of the hip. The aetiological theories of this rare condition are discussed, particularly with reference to this complication.

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  1. Division of Orthopaedic Surgery, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centres, M4N 3M5, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

    S. Krikler & J. Schatzker

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Krikler, S., Schatzker, J. Rapidly destructive arthropathy followed by heterotopic ossification. Arch Orthop Trauma Surg 114, 32–34 (1994). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00454732

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