Heterotopic Ossification Flashcards
1
Q
Bone forms in ___ tissue below the level of ____, but not in the ___ or ___ itself.
A
- Soft
- Lesion
- mm
- joint
2
Q
Typically occurs adjacent to ____ joints
A
- Large
ie: hips, knees, shoulder, elbow
3
Q
Etioloty is
A
- unknown
4
Q
Symptoms
A
- Swelling
- Decrease ROM
- Erythema
- Local warmth
- Initially doesn’t show up on x-ray
- Can lead to joint ankylosis (usually hip)
5
Q
Can lead to joint?
A
- Ankylosis
Usually the hip
6
Q
Tx for Heterotopic Ossification
A
- ROM to prevent deformities
- Possible drug or surgery
