Heterotopic Ossification Following Uncemented Total Hip Arthroplasties
Bahattin GUZEL, Bulent ERDEMLI, Umut BEKTAS, Ilker CETIN
Abstract
Heterotopic bone formation after total hip arthroplasty is a frequent complication. Although the cause is unknown, several risk factors have been identified. Heterotopic ossification following uncemented total hip arthroplasties is more frequent than cemented total hip arthroplasties.