Heterotopic Ossification of the Elbow in a Patient With Cerebral Amyloid Angiopathy Following Intraparenchymal Hemorrhage: A Case Report
Department
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Document Type
Article
Publication Title
Cureus
Abstract
Heterotopic ossification (HO) is a rare complication that may be initially discovered in the acute inpatient rehabilitation setting, caused by the abnormal formation of bone tissue in non-skeletal areas of the body. It may be caused by trauma or a neurological injury. When treating a patient with a history of neurological disease complicated by an acute event, treatment should be tailored to suit the patient's needs and to avoid further harm. This case explores the complexity of HO in a patient diagnosed with cerebral amyloid angiopathy following an intraparenchymal hemorrhage (IPH) and highlights the option of management with radiation therapy when non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are contraindicated, not only to treat but also to prevent the progression of HO in this patient.
First Page
e70643
DOI
10.7759/cureus.70643
Volume
16
Issue
10
Publication Date
10-1-2024
PubMed ID
39483574
Recommended Citation
Howard, S., Chowdhury, I., Francois, N., & Ransom, C. (2024). Heterotopic Ossification of the Elbow in a Patient With Cerebral Amyloid Angiopathy Following Intraparenchymal Hemorrhage: A Case Report. Cureus, 16 (10), e70643. https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.70643