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The Journal of Hip Surgery
DOI: 10.1055/s-0044-1782513
Case Report

Periprosthetic Hip Heterotopic Ossification after Electrocution

Gloria Coden 
1   Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, New England Baptist Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts
,
Kurt V. Johnson
1   Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, New England Baptist Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts
,
Olivia Bono
2   Harvard Combined Orthopaedic Residency Program, Boston, Massachusetts
,
James V. Bono
1   Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, New England Baptist Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts
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Abstract

Background Heterotopic ossification is not only a common occurrence following total hip arthroplasty, but also may follow burn injuries. Uncommonly, this entity may become symptomatic when associated with a hip replacement and even less commonly presents in a delayed fashion years after the procedure.

Case Presentation We describe a case in which symptomatic periprosthetic heterotopic ossification was identified years after total hip replacement, but only months following an electrical injury.

Conclusion Patients with prosthetic joint replacements may be at risk for symptomatic periprosthetic heterotopic ossification following an electrocution event due to electrical conduction through the prosthesis and surrounding tissues.

Keywords

heterotopic ossification - hip arthroplasty - periprosthetic - electrocution


Publication History

Received: 10 April 2023

Accepted: 05 February 2024

Article published online:
10 May 2024

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