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<h3>Background</h3>
<p>Heterotopic Ossification (HO) is a common condition referring to ectopic bone formation in soft tissues. It has two major etiologies, acquired (more common) and genetic. The acquired form is closely related to tissue trauma. The exact pathogenesis of this disease remains unclear; however, there is ongoing research in prophylactic and therapeutic treatments that is promising.</p>
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<h3>Conclusions</h3>
<p>Due to HO potential to cause disability, it is so important to differentiate it from other causes in order to establish the best possible management.</p>
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Background
Heterotopic Ossification (HO) is a common condition referring to ectopic bone formation in soft tissues. It has two major etiologies, acquired (more common) and genetic. The acquired form is closely related to tissue trauma. The exact pathogenesis of this disease remains unclear; however, there is ongoing research in prophylactic and therapeutic treatments that is promising.


Conclusions
Due to HO potential to cause disability, it is so important to differentiate it from other causes in order to establish the best possible management.

Heterotopic ossification: radiological and pathological review

Radiology and Oncology

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Background
Heterotopic Ossification (HO) is a common condition referring to ectopic bone formation in soft tissues. It has two major etiologies, acquired (more...

Heterotopic ossification: radiological and pathological review

Article Category: Review

Published Online: Sep 24, 2019

Page range: 275 - 284

Received: Feb 20, 2019

Accepted: Jul 11, 2019

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/raon-2019-0039

© 2019 Bilal Mujtaba, Ahmed Taher, Matthew J. Fiala, Sameh Nassar, John E. Madewell, Abdelrahman K. Hanafy, Rizwan Aslam, published by Sciendo

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