Heterotopic ossification: radiological and pathological review
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Article Category: Review
Pubblicato online: 24 set 2019
Pagine: 275 - 284
Ricevuto: 20 feb 2019
Accettato: 11 lug 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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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.