title: Heterotopic ossification.
abstract: Heterotopic ossification is well recognized following trauma to the head and spinal cord, total hip arthroplasty and internal fixation of acetabular fractures. Fortunately, effective prophylactic measures exist to minimize this occasionally devastating complication. This article reviews the pathophysiological events involved in heterotopic bone formation and outlines its clinical presentation and management.
authors.affiliation: Royal Army Medical College, London.
authors.forename: B R
authors.initials: BR
authors.lastname: Singer
mesh_terms: D000469:Alkaline Phosphatase / Q000097:blood; D000894:Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002118:Calcium / Q000097:blood; D004164:Diphosphonates / Q000627:therapeutic use; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D015994:Incidence; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009999:Ossification, Heterotopic / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000628:therapy; D026741:Physical Therapy Modalities / Q000592:standards; D011859:Radiography; D011878:Radiotherapy / Q000592:standards; D012307:Risk Factors
chemical_list: D000894:Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal; D004164:Diphosphonates; D000469:Alkaline Phosphatase; D002118:Calcium