Severity of heterotopic ossification in patients following surgery for hip fracture: a retrospective observational study
Abstract Background Heterotopic ossification (HO) is a relatively common complication following hip surgery treated with open reduction and internal fixation, total arthroplasty or hemiarthroplasty. Development of HO after hip surgery is an important clinical issue as it can affect functional status...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2019-07-01
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Series: | BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders |
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Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12891-019-2725-7 |