Heterotopic ossification (HO) can be defined as the pathologic formation of bone in
extraskeletal tissues. There has been a substantial amount of recent research on the …

Heterotopic ossification is the formation of ectopic lamellar bone in soft tissues. It is
increasingly recognized as a complication following trauma, burns, neurologic injuries, and …

Heterotopic ossification (HO) is the formation of pathological bone in ectopic sites and it can
have serious consequences for functional outcomes. For many years, its main clinical …

Heterotopic ossification is a well-recognized condition frequently encountered by the
orthopedic surgeon. Although typically asymptomatic, heterotopic ossification can be a …

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 …

Heterotopic ossification (HO) is a benign condition of abnormal formation of bone in soft
tissue. HO is frequently asymptomatic, though when it is more severe it typically manifests as …

Heterotopic ossification is a frequently encountered orthopaedic condition with multiple
etiologies. Although not commonly problematic, it can be a devastating complication …

Heterotopic ossification (HO) is a diverse pathologic process, defined as the formation of
extraskeletal bone in muscle and soft tissues. HO can be conceptualized as a tissue repair …

Heterotopic ossification (HO) is defined as the process by which trabecular bone forms
outside of the skeletal structure, occupying space in soft tissue where it does not normally …

Introduction The term heterotopic ossification refers to the aberrant forma-tion of mature,
lamellar bone in nonosseous tissue. Translated from its Greek (heteros and topos) and Latin …