Post-traumatic heterotopic ossification - elbow

Case contributed by Bashar Karkoush
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

History of trauma and fracture. The patient is unable to extend his elbow after removing the cast.

Patient Data

Gender: Male

Ankylosing and bony bridging between the humerus and the ulna in the elbow joint.

Case Discussion

This is a case of extensive ossification of the elbow joint resulting in restriction of function.

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