title: Heterotopic ossification.
abstract: Heterotopic ossification is a well-recognized condition frequently encountered by the orthopedic surgeon. Although typically asymptomatic, heterotopic ossification can be a complication of extreme severity. This article is a review of literature and attempts to clarify the definition, and delineates the etiology, incidence, risk factors, and current modes of prophylaxis and treatment of various types of heterotopic ossification.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopedics & Rehabilitation, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, USA.
authors.forename: F F
authors.initials: FF
authors.lastname: Naraghi
authors.forename: T A
authors.initials: TA
authors.lastname: DeCoster
authors.forename: M S
authors.initials: MS
authors.lastname: Moneim
authors.forename: R A
authors.initials: RA
authors.lastname: Miller
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Rivero
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009999:Ossification, Heterotopic / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*; D016059:Range of Motion, Articular / Q000502:physiology; D012008:Recurrence; D012086:Reoperation; D012307:Risk Factors