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. 2014 May-Jun;35(3):251-6.
doi: 10.1097/BCR.0b013e3182957768.

Characterization of heterotopic ossification in burn patients

Abelardo Medina  1 , Heather Shankowsky, Bohdan Savaryn, Barb Shukalak, Edward E Tredget
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Characterization of heterotopic ossification in burn patients

Abelardo Medina et al. J Burn Care Res. 2014 May-Jun.

Abstract

Heterotopic ossification (HO) is a clinical condition of ectopic bone formation in soft tissue. This clinical entity has been associated with genetic disorders, traumatic injuries, and musculoskeletal surgeries. In this regard, functional impairments secondary to scar contractures seen in burn injuries may be exacerbated with underlying HO. The appropriate prevention or management of this complication is crucial to optimize outcome in burn patients. This clinical study reviews the incidence of HO in our burned patients, diagnostic methods, therapeutic approaches including surgical timing and techniques.

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