The role of radiotherapy for prevention of heterotopic ossification after major hip surgery.
Heterotopic ossification or ectopic bone formation represents a widely known complication after surgery involving joint spaces. Posttraumatic heterotopic ossification can be found at any site. The most common postsurgical site is the hip following total hip arthroplasty. This review explores the treatment options to prevent ectopic bone formation after major surgery of hip, especially, the role of radiotherapy.
Andreu Martínez
Francisco José
FJ
Servicio de Oncologia Radioterápica, Hospital Universitari Sant Joan, Sant Joan d'Alacant, Alicante, Spain. andreu_fra@gva.es
Martínez Mateu
Julia María
JM
Tormo Ferrero
Vicente
V
D000894:Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D009999:Ossification, Heterotopic / Q000517:prevention & control* / Q000532:radiotherapy*
D000894:Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal