Treatment methods for post-traumatic elbow stiffness caused by heterotopic ossification

Heterotopic ossification (HO) is a common complication of surgically treated elbow fractures that can inhibit range of motion and impair quality of life. Although there are many treatment methods for HO, there is a lack of consensus as to the best option. We hypothesized that contracture release combined with Botox injection would lead to improved functional outcome scores when compared with current treatment methods.
Source: Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery - Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Tags: Elbow Source Type: research