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Ulnar neuropathy due to heterotopic ossification: A rare complication after stroke

Zuhal ÖZİŞLER
Elif YALÇIN
Sumru ÖZEL
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173–175
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Herein,we present a 32-year-old male patient with UN due to HO after stroke.

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Objective & Hypothesis:Heterotopic ossification (HO) is a rare complication (0.5 to 1.2%) after stroke.
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Key Findings & Data:Although there are few reports on ulnar neuropathy (UN) dueto HO at the elbow after traumatic brain injury, thermal burn or upper limb trauma, there has been no case reported after stroke.
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Conclusion & Impact:Herein,we present a 32-year-old male patient with UN due to HO after stroke.
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Heterotopic ossification (HO) is a rare complication (0.5 to 1.2%) after stroke. Although there are few reports on ulnar neuropathy (UN) dueto HO at the elbow after traumatic brain injury, thermal burn or upper limb trauma, there has been no case reported after stroke. Herein,we present a 32-year-old male patient with UN due to HO after stroke.

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ÖZİŞLER, Z., YALÇIN, E., ÖZEL, S. (2018). Ulnar neuropathy due to heterotopic ossification: A rare complication after stroke. Turkish journal of physical medicine and rehabilitation, Cilt: 64 - Sayı: 2, 173–175. https://ajindex.com/articles/375278

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