A Rare Case of Heterotopic Ossification in a Newborn: A Case Report
Heterotopic ossification (HO) is the growth of bone in soft tissue, and can be broadly classified into neurogenic, genetic and traumatic causes. The pathophysiology of HO remains unknown. This disorder is extremely rare in infants and can mimic or coexist with thrombophlebitis, cellulitis or osteomy...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Malaysian Orthopaedic Association
2012-07-01
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| Series: | Malaysian Orthopaedic Journal |
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| Online Access: | http://www.morthoj.org/2012/v6n2/Heterotopic-Ossification-in-a-Newborn.pdf |