Therapeutic strategies for elbow ankylosis due to heterotopic ossification in patients with severe burns

Therapeutic strategies for elbow ankylosis due to heterotopic ossification in patients with severe burns

Summary: Background: Heterotopic ossification (HO) occurs frequently in the elbow in burn patients, and extends beyond the anatomical structure. HO of the elbow can cause joint contracture and adversely affect activities of daily living.Currently, there is no effective prophylaxis for HO as the pre...

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Main Authors: Motomu Suito, Shunsuke Yuzuriha, Motonao Iwasawa, Daisuke Yanagisawa, Yuto Kinjo, Ikkei Takashimizu, Yuki Hoshino
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2018-09-01
Series:JPRAS Open
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2352587818300226

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