title: The relationship of paraarticular ossification and excess callus formation in fracture healing to local electric and electromagnetic fields.
abstract: The unusual end results of fractures of the extremities in several patients with neurological problems are presented. The authors suggest a theoretical explanation for the soft tissue changes and excess callus formation that occurred, as well as a possible method of curtailing or preventing paraarticular ossification in soft parts.
mesh_terms: D000843:Ankle Joint / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D002146:Bony Callus; D004574:Electromagnetic Fields; D005360:Fibula / Q000293:injuries; D050723:Fractures, Bone / Q000503:physiopathology*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009999:Ossification, Heterotopic / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology*; D010543:Peroneal Nerve / Q000293:injuries; D011859:Radiography; D013978:Tibial Fractures / Q000150:complications; D014945:Wound Healing