Schnitzler syndrome is a rare disorder characterized by monoclonal IgM gammopathy, urticaria, recurrent fever, evidence of inflammation, bone pain, and arthralgia. We present the case of a patient affected by Schnitzler syndrome who developed Della Valle type C heterotopic ossification after total hip arthroplasty. A relationship between the underlying syndrome and the considerable heterotopic ossification observed is compatible with the patient's clinical history and incidental findings. We suggest prophylaxis against heterotopic ossification when performing hip arthroplasty on patients with Schnitzler syndrome.
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Cells
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Linda and Mitch Hart Center for Regenerative and Personalized Medicine, Steadman Philippon Research Institute, Vail, CO 81657, USA.
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Department of Orthopaedics, Indira Gandhi Medical College and Hospital, Shimla 171001, Himāchal Pradesh, India.
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January 2025
Department of Orthopedics, Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital Group Suqian Hospital, the Affiliated Suqian Hospital of Xuzhou Medical University, Suqian Jiangsu, 223800, P. R. China.
Objective: To discuss the elbow skin fold extension line in Kirschner wire internal fixation of extended supracondylar humeral fractures in children.
Methods: The clinical data of 58 children with extended supracondylar fractures of the humerus who met the selection criteria between August 2021 and July 2024 were retrospectively analyzed. In 28 cases, needle placement of medial epicondyle of humerus was performed with the assistance of the elbow skin fold extension line (study group), and 30 cases were assisted by routine touch of the medial epicondyle of the humerus (control group).
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The Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery Unit, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Yitzhak Shamir Medical Center affiliated with the Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tzrifin, Israel.
Objectives: This study investigates whether the intra-operative administration of intravenous tranexamic acid (TXA), known for its hemostatic and potential anti-inflammatory properties, affects the incidence of heterotopic ossification (HO) following surgery for elbow fracture-dislocations.
Methods: Design: Prospective, randomized clinical trial.
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Int J Pharm
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Key Laboratory of Bone Tissue Regeneration and Digital Medicine, Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou 221006 Jiangsu, China; Department of Orthopedics, The Affiliated Hospital of Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou 221006 Jiangsu, China. Electronic address:
Background: Heterotopic ossification (HO) is characterized by abnormal bone formation outside the skeleton following injury or inherited disease, leading to limb dysfunction and neurological deficits. Current treatment options for HO are largely ineffective.
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