Heterotopic Ossification in a Patient With Hemiplegia: A Case Report and a Brief Rewiev of the Literature
Heterotopic ossification (HO) is a biological process characterized by the formation of genuine new bone in tissues that do not ossify under normal conditions. Herein a 75-year-old woman who developed HO in her left hemiplegic hip following a hemorrhagic stroke is presented.
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Galenos Yayinevi
2002-09-01
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| Series: | Türk Osteoporoz Dergisi |
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| Online Access: | http://www.turkosteoporozdergisi.org/article_4045/Heterotopic-Ossification-In-A-Patient-With-Hemiplegia-A-Case-Report-And-A-Brief-Rewiev-Of-The-Literature |