Table 3.
Patients with postoperative complications.
| Patient | Sex | Complication | Preoperative ROM,° | Final follow-up ROM,° | Time to index surgery, mo | Prophylaxis of HO | Reoperation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Male | Symptomatic recurrence of HO | 25 | 120a | 24 | Indomethacinb | Yes |
| 2 | Male | Symptomatic recurrence of HO | 15 | 50 | 10 | Indomethacin | No |
| 3 | Male | Symptomatic recurrence of HO | 75 | 100 | 48 | Indomethacin | No |
| 4 | Male | Ulnar nerve symptom | 10 | 120 | 8 | Indomethacin | No |
| 5 | Male | Infection | 10 | 130a | 36 | Indomethacin | Yes |
| 6 | Male | Infection | 0 | 60a | 22 | Indomethacin | Yes |
| 7 | Male | Elbow instability | 10 | 95a | 6 | Indomethacin | Yes |
a
ROM is measured after the second operation.
b
Indomethacin was also used for HO prophylaxis after the second operation.