Pseudo-malignant heterotopic ossification in children
Author(s) -
A. P. Berezhny,
A. K. Morozov,
А. И. Снетков,
Berchenko Gn,
А. Р. Франтов
Publication year - 2000
Publication title -
n n priorov journal of traumatology and orthopedics
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2658-6738
pISSN - 0869-8678
DOI - 10.17816/vto101522
Subject(s) - heterotopic ossification , ossification , presentation (obstetrics) , medicine , rehabilitation , soft tissue , case presentation , surgery , physical therapy
Among 26 children with soft tissue ossification 5 patients with pseudomalignant heterotopic ossification were analysed. All patients underwent surgery and were cured. Authors presentation emphasizes the importance of the performance of sparing operation after ossification maturation as well as local application of steroids, appropriate use of immobilization and accurate rehabilitation.
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