Psoas tenotomy and heterotopic ossification after Charnley low-friction arthroplasty.

Velasco, A D; Allan, D B; Wroblewski, B M · Clin Orthop Relat Res · 1993

retrospective_cohort · Level III

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Abstract

One hundred twelve cases of Charnley low-friction arthroplasty (LFA), with elevation of the psoas tendon from the lesser trochanter, were reviewed. Twenty-six (23.3%) had heterotopic ossification in that area. No heterotopic ossification was present in 124 cases without psoas tenotomy. Periosteal elevation at the time of tenotomy is a likely cause of psoas heterotopic ossification.

Medical subject headings

Anatomy