Characterization of heterotopic ossification in burn patients

J Burn Care Res. 2014 May-Jun;35(3):251-6. doi: 10.1097/BCR.0b013e3182957768.

Abstract

Heterotopic ossification (HO) is a clinical condition of ectopic bone formation in soft tissue. This clinical entity has been associated with genetic disorders, traumatic injuries, and musculoskeletal surgeries. In this regard, functional impairments secondary to scar contractures seen in burn injuries may be exacerbated with underlying HO. The appropriate prevention or management of this complication is crucial to optimize outcome in burn patients. This clinical study reviews the incidence of HO in our burned patients, diagnostic methods, therapeutic approaches including surgical timing and techniques.

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Age Distribution
  • Alberta
  • Burn Units
  • Burns / diagnosis
  • Burns / epidemiology*
  • Burns / therapy
  • Child
  • Cohort Studies
  • Comorbidity
  • Etidronic Acid / therapeutic use
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Incidence
  • Injury Severity Score
  • Length of Stay
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Orthopedic Procedures / methods
  • Ossification, Heterotopic / epidemiology*
  • Ossification, Heterotopic / physiopathology
  • Ossification, Heterotopic / therapy*
  • Prognosis
  • Range of Motion, Articular / physiology*
  • Retrospective Studies
  • Severity of Illness Index
  • Sex Distribution
  • Treatment Outcome
  • Young Adult

Substances

  • Etidronic Acid