Diseases
heterotopic ossification
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Overview
Heterotopic ossification (HO) occurs when bone tissue develops in your soft tissues. Often, people get HO after an injury or major surgery. Genetic HO is rarer and more severe. In HO, you develop a bony, painful lump underneath your skin. If the lump is near a joint, it may restrict your range of motion
Symptoms
- pain
- swelling
- tenderness.
Causes
- bone fracture.
- spine injury.
- burn.
Risk factors
- head trauma: one or 2 in 10 people with closed-head injury.
- spinal cord injuries: about 2 to 3 in 10 people.
- total hip replacement
Diagnosis
- ct scan.
- x-ray.
- positron emission tomography (pet) scan.
- mri.
Medicines used
Frequently asked questions
What is heterotopic ossification?
Heterotopic ossification (HO) occurs when bone tissue develops in your soft tissues. Often, people get HO after an injury or major surgery. Genetic HO is rarer and more severe. In HO, you develop a bony, painful lump underneath your skin. If the lump is near a joint, it may restrict your range of motion
What are the symptoms of heterotopic ossification?
pain, swelling, tenderness.
What causes heterotopic ossification?
bone fracture.; spine injury.; burn.
Which medicines are used for heterotopic ossification?
etidronate
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