Heterotopic ossification of the ulnar collateral ligament: a description of a case in a top level weightlifting athlete

The purpose of this paper is to describe a case of heterotopic ossification of the ulnar collateral ligament in a 29-year-old top level weightlifter. Plain radiography of the elbow determined the extent and location of heterotopic ossification. Ultrasound and MR imaging completed the instrumental set-up. This symptomatic case had the resolution of pain after 2 months of a supervised rehabilitation program. At one year follow-up the athlete is asymptomatic referring occasional minor pain only in the periods of vigorous training.
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Bibliographic Details
Subjects:
Notations:biological and medical sciences strength and speed sports
Published in:The Journal of Sports Medicine and Physical Fitness
Language:English
Published: Torino 2005
Volume:45
Issue:3
Pages:365-369
Document types:article
Level:advanced