Heterotopic ossification.

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Abstract

[Indexed for MEDLINE] 2. Orthop Clin North Am. 2023 Jan;54(1):37-46. doi: 10.1016/j.ocl.2022.08.007. Heterotopic Ossification after Trauma. Lawand J(1), Loeffelholz Z(2), Khurshid B(3), Barcak E(2). Author information: (1)Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, John Peter Smith Health Network, Fort Worth, Texas, USA. Electronic address: jadjlawand@gmail.com. (2)Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, John Peter Smith Health Network, Fort Worth, Texas, USA. (3)Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine, Fort Worth, Texas, USA. Heterotopic ossification (HO) refers to benign ectopic bone formation in soft tissue and is common following trauma surgery. HO bone can restrict movement and progress into ankylosis that may necessitate surgical intervention. This article discusses the current literature on the pathophysiology, prophylaxis, treatment, and epidemiology of postoperative HO following orthopedic trauma. Copyright © 2022 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. DOI: 10.1016/j.ocl.2022.08.007