Management of heterotopic ossification affecting both hips and knees

The management of heterotopic ossification is controversial. This is a rare case affecting both hips and knees of a 22-year-old woman that prevented her from walking. The management and the outcome, three years after excision of the ossific masses, as well as the measures to prevent recurrence after...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Singapore medical journal 2008-06, Vol.49 (6), p.501-504
1. Verfasser:	DEVNANI, A. S
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Adult Biological and medical sciences Female General aspects Hip Joint - diagnostic imaging Hip Joint - surgery Humans Knee Joint - diagnostic imaging Knee Joint - surgery Male Medical sciences Ossification, Heterotopic - diagnostic imaging Ossification, Heterotopic - etiology Ossification, Heterotopic - surgery Radiography
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Zusammenfassung:	The management of heterotopic ossification is controversial. This is a rare case affecting both hips and knees of a 22-year-old woman that prevented her from walking. The management and the outcome, three years after excision of the ossific masses, as well as the measures to prevent recurrence after excision of the heterotopic ossification, are discussed.
ISSN:	0037-5675