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Study results from University of Aberdeen, Medical Department broaden understanding of heterotopic ossification
December 2nd, 2008
According to a study from Scotland, "During a study of bone mineral density changes around cemented femoral implants, we recognized heterotopic ossification occurring regularly in a position anterior to the greater trochanter and proximal femur. The aim of this study was to describe the incidence, distribution, and effect of this ossification on periprosthetic DXA scans following primary cemented total hip replacement." "One hundre eleven patients underwent postoperative DXA examinations measuring changes in bone mineral density with heterotopic ossification identified and localized on standard radiographs with confirmation using DXA subtraction imaging. Male gender and...
Source: Cancer Weekly (2008-12-02)
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