Introduction Heterotopic ossification (HO) is the formation of ectopic bone within muscle or soft tissue. Traumatic HO (tHO) is the most common form of HO and most frequently occurs after trauma or surgery of the extremities. Current treatment options for HO are prophylactic non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, radiation therapy and surgical resection.
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