Heterotopic ossification: radiological and pathological review
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24 sept 2019
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Categoría del artículo: Review
Publicado en línea: 24 sept 2019
Páginas: 275 - 284
Recibido: 20 feb 2019
Aceptado: 11 jul 2019
DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/raon-2019-0039
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© 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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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.