The relationship of paraarticular ossification and excess callus formation in fracture healing to local electric and electromagnetic fields.
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.
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