| Literature DB >> 19342182 |
Ping Yuan1, Wan-Chun Wang, Zhi-Hong Li, Xin-Zhan Mao.
Abstract
Heterotopic ossification (HO) is the formation of the bone outside the skeletal system, it is a common complication of surgery or trauma. The abnormal deposition or precipitation of calcium phosphate in tissues may be massive and clinically significant sometimes. Severe ossification often reduce joint function and induce pain. Unfortunately, to date, there is no satisfactory treatment available yet. Nowadays, periprosthetic osteolysis induced by wear debris is the most widely accepted cause of aseptic loosening after total joint replacement. A large number of researches have identified metal particles can stimulate bone resorption by targeting osteoclasts. So it is hypothesized that the insertion of metal particles in the region surrounding heterotopic bone could be a new treatment option in HO.Entities:
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Year: 2009 PMID: 19342182 DOI: 10.1016/j.mehy.2009.02.016
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Med Hypotheses ISSN: 0306-9877 Impact factor: 1.538