Open AccessWhat Risk Factors Predict Recurrence of Heterotopic Ossification After Excision in Combat-related Amputations?
Author(s) -
Gabriel J. Pavey,
Elizabeth M. Polfer,
Kyle E. Nappo,
Scott M. Tintle,
Jonathan A. Forsberg,
Benjamin K. Potter
Publication year - 2015
Publication title -
clinical orthopaedics and related research
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 1528-1132
pISSN - 0009-921X
DOI - 10.1007/s11999-015-4266-1
Subject(s) - medicine , heterotopic ossification , surgery , concomitant , amputation , orthopedic surgery , complication , radiography , medical record
Heterotopic ossification (HO) is common after combat-related amputations and surgical excision remains the only definitive treatment for persistently symptomatic HO. There is no consensus in the literature regarding the timing of surgery, and recurrence frequency, reexcision, and complications have not been reported in large numbers of patients.