Melcer T, Belnap B, Walker GJ, Konoske P, Galarneau M. Heterotopic ossification in combat amputees from Afghanistan and Iraq wars: Five case histories and results from a small series of patients. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

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Melcer T, Belnap B, Walker GJ, Konoske P, Galarneau M. Heterotopic ossification in combat amputees from Afghanistan and Iraq wars: Five case histories and results from a small series of patients.

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Figure 6. Radiograph showing protrusion of excess bone growth (heterotopic ossification [HO]) following an elective transtibial amputation in case history 5. – PowerPoint PPT presentation

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Title: Melcer T, Belnap B, Walker GJ, Konoske P, Galarneau M. Heterotopic ossification in combat amputees from Afghanistan and Iraq wars: Five case histories and results from a small series of patients.


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Figure 6. Radiograph showing protrusion of excess
bone growth (heterotopic ossification HO)
following an elective transtibial amputation in
case history 5. Prosthetic adjustments were
unsuccessful, and HO required surgical excision
to restore function.
Melcer T, Belnap B, Walker GJ, Konoske P,
Galarneau M. Heterotopic ossification in combat
amputees from Afghanistan and Iraq wars Five
case histories and results from a small series of
patients. J Rehabil Res Dev. 2011
48(1)1-12. DOI10.1682/JRRD.2010.03.0033
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