Neurogenic heterotopic ossification (NHO) is a frequent complication in spinal cord injury
(SCI) that is often difficult to treat. This review emphasizes the incidence, risk factors and …

Heterotopic ossification is the formation of mature trabecular bone in sites where it is not
normally present. This differs from dystrophic calcification, or calciphylaxis, which is the …

From 1981 to 1986 we treated 413 patients for acute spinal-cord injuries. We reviewed 356
patients followed for a minimum of two years of whom 71 (20%) developed heterotopic …

Objectives: To determine the effect of indomethacin on the prevention of heterotopic
ossification (HO) following spinal cord injury (SCI). Setting: County Hospital, Miami, Florida …

Heterotopic ossification (HO) is a frequent complication in patients with a spinal cord injury
(SCI), although the aetiology is unknown. A study was undertaken of 654 SCI patients with …

Study Design. Case-control study. Objective. We designed a case-control study to analyze
the risk factors associated with the development of heterotopic ossification (HO) in patients …

Objective: To look for a possible relation between the occurrence of heterotopic ossification
(HO) and the modifications of the 24-hour prostaglandin E2 (PGE2) urinary excretion …

Heterotopic ossification, or myositis ossificans, denotes true bone in an abnormal place. The
pathogenic mechanism is still unclear. A total of 643 patients (mean age, 9.1 years) admitted …

Objective: Heterotopic ossifications (HO) occur in about 20% of patients with spinal cord
injury and may seriously compromise the rehabilitation process. The aim of the present …

The pathophysiology of heterotopic periarticular ossification is not understood. Though local
agents may be responsible, factors present in the serum may be contributory. Sera from 4 …