Heterotopic ossification after total hip arthroplasty: When is development completed?

Abstract Background Heterotopic ossifications (HO) are a common complication after total hip arthroplasty (THA). Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs have proven to reduce the occurrence of HO. It is still unclear when the formation of HO is finished. Aim of our study was to answer this question. Me...

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Main Authors: Roland E. Willburger, Friederike Brinkhoff, Jan Nottenkämper, Jan Krapp, Stella Oberberg
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2022-03-01
Series:Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13018-022-02959-z