Heterotopic ossification complicating critical illness

Heterotopic ossification (HO), deposition of para-articular ectopic bone, is associated with musculoskeletal trauma and certain congenital and metabolic disorders. Additionally, HO may follow paralysis from diverse traumatic and nontraumatic neurologic insults. We describe three cases of HO associat...

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Published in:	Chest Vol. 104; no. 5; p. 1526
Main Authors:	Clements, Jr, N C, Camilli, A E
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	United States 01-11-1993
Subjects:	Adult Critical Illness Diagnosis, Differential Female Femur - diagnostic imaging Humans Knee Joint - diagnostic imaging Middle Aged Ossification, Heterotopic - diagnostic imaging Ossification, Heterotopic - etiology Pneumonia, Pneumococcal - complications Pregnancy Pseudomonas Infections - complications Radiography Respiratory Distress Syndrome, Adult - complications Shoulder Joint - diagnostic imaging Time Factors
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Summary:	Heterotopic ossification (HO), deposition of para-articular ectopic bone, is associated with musculoskeletal trauma and certain congenital and metabolic disorders. Additionally, HO may follow paralysis from diverse traumatic and nontraumatic neurologic insults. We describe three cases of HO associated with catastrophic nontraumatic respiratory illness requiring prolonged chemical paralysis and cardiorespiratory support.
ISSN:	0012-3692
DOI:	10.1378/chest.104.5.1526