title: Heterotopic ossification in a finger following head injury.
abstract: A case of digital periarticular heterotopic ossification is described. Such cases are extremely rare and diagnosis may be delayed. Spasticity, possibly in association with minor trauma, may contribute to the development of the process. Little experience exists of the management of such problems and a mobile joint may be difficult to achieve.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Natal, Congella, South Africa.
authors.forename: R F
authors.initials: RF
authors.lastname: Spencer
mesh_terms: D000063:Accidents, Traffic; D001930:Brain Injuries / Q000150:complications*; D005384:Finger Joint / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009104:Multiple Trauma / Q000150:complications; D009999:Ossification, Heterotopic / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology*; D011859:Radiography