Heterotopic ossification as a predisposing factor for disabling in patients with sever traumatic brain injury

Heterotopic ossification refers to the formation of extraosseous lamellar bone in the soft tissues. It typically involves proximal large joints and in the TBI populations has a range of incidence between 10% and 77% with only 20% of these being clinically significant.The condition is typically diagnosed during the first 6 months post injury with a peak in the second month but may be present many weeks before it is clinically recognised.The purpose of this lecture is more familiar with this complication and to know that HO is one of the most conducive factors for the greater disability in patients with severe head trauma and its diagnosis and treatment.

Keywords:

Heterotopic ossification , traumatic brain injury