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Heterotopic ossification
F F Naraghi1, T A DeCoster, M S Moneim
1Department of Orthopedics & Rehabilitation, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, USA.
Orthopedics
|February 1, 1996
Abstract:
Heterotopic ossification is a well-recognized condition frequently encountered by the orthopedic surgeon. Although typically asymptomatic, heterotopic ossification can be a complication of extreme severity. This article is a review of literature and attempts to clarify the definition, and delineates the etiology, incidence, risk factors, and current modes of prophylaxis and treatment of various types of heterotopic ossification.