Heterotopic ossification after severe burns: a report of three cases and review of the literature.
Heterotopic ossification (HO) is a rare complication of head and spinal injuries, polio, orthopaedic surgery and burns. Three patients are reported, who developed severe HO following major, life-threatening burn injury. The aetiology, diagnosis and treatment of this condition are discussed. Particular attention is given to measures which may help reduce morbidity.
Richards
A M
AM
Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Waikato Hospital, Hamilton, New Zealand.
Klaassen
M F
MF
D000328:Adult; D002056:Burns / Q000150:complications* / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D015601:Injury Severity Score; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009999:Ossification, Heterotopic / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology* / Q000534:rehabilitation* / Q000601:surgery; D026741:Physical Therapy Modalities; D011859:Radiography; D016059:Range of Motion, Articular; D016038:Skin Transplantation