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Infrapatellar heterotopic ossification after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction

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Reconstruction of the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is currently a common procedure. We report a case of ACL reconstruction using an autologous patellar tendon graft, where great infrapatellar heterotopic ossification occurred post-operatively. We found no similar cases in the literature. We discuss about the probable origin.

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  1. Area of Orthopedic Surgery, Traumatology and Rehabilitation, Fundación Hospital Alcorcón, Alcorcón, Madrid, Spain

    Homero Valencia & Carlos Gavín

  2. C/Budapest N-1, 28922, Alcorcón, Madrid, Spain

    Carlos Gavín

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Valencia, H., Gavín, C. Infrapatellar heterotopic ossification after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction. Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthr 15, 39–42 (2007). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00167-006-0131-9

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