The etiology and formation pattern of heterotopic ossifications (HO) are still unknown. They
occur in soft tissues in which bone does not normally form, near one or more proximal joints …

Heterotopic ossifications in periarticular tissue can appear after severe head injury, spine
trauma or local joint trauma. Following extensive burns, heterotopic ossifications are a rare …

Heterotopic bone formation is a well-known but rare complication after burns and other
traumatic injuries. Pathology, aetiology, progression and management remain controversial …

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 …

Introduction Heterotopic ossification (HO) is a benign condition of abnormal bone formation
in soft tissue. It is frequently asymptomatic, though it manifests as decreased range of motion …

Traumatic heterotopic ossification (HO) of the lower extremity is relatively rare but is of major
importance in clinical practice. They are defined as posttraumatic abnormal formations of …

Heterotopic ossification is characterised by the periarticular deposition of ectopic bone. It
typically occurs after trauma, neurogenic injury, or congenital causes. Idiopathic heterotopic …

We report on a patient with spinal cord injury and an unusual localization of heterotopic
ossification (HO) in the area of a laparotomy scar, with a large quantity of foreign bodies from …

Background Heterotopic ossification (HO) is an ectopic formation of the lamellar bone in the
soft tissue. According to the underlying cause, HO can be subdivided into hereditary and …

BACKGROUND: Heterotopic ossification (HO) has been reported as a pathologic process
characterized by ectopic bone growth in muscle and periarticular regions. Previous reports …