title: Two theoretical concepts. I: The theoretical basis for heterotopic bone formation in paralyzed limbs due to brain or cord problems, and the sparing effects on arthritis in paralyzed limbs.
abstract: It is suggested that intrinsic magnetic or electrical forces in normal extremities, in extremities paralyzed as a result of brain or spinal cord or nerve damage, and in paralytic extremities of patients with arthritis be measured, if possible. The findings may lead to a therapeutic or preventative approach to problems related to heterotopic ossification and to arthritis.
authors.affiliation: Hospital for Joint Diseases Orthopaedic Institute, New York.
authors.forename: C J
authors.initials: CJ
authors.lastname: Sutro
authors.forename: W
authors.initials: W
authors.lastname: Sutro
mesh_terms: D001168:Arthritis / Q000503:physiopathology*; D002828:Choristoma / Q000503:physiopathology*; D004574:Electromagnetic Fields; D055590:Electromagnetic Phenomena; D006801:Humans; D009999:Ossification, Heterotopic; D010243:Paralysis / Q000503:physiopathology*