Perigenicular Heterotopic Ossification: A Rare Sequelae of Non Traumatic Brain Injury

Journal Title: Nepal Journal of Neuroscience - Year 2010, Vol 7, Issue 1

Abstract

Heterotopic ossification (HO) is an uncommon, disturbing and avoidable complication in patients with injury to central nervous system. It is more common in traumatic injury to central nervous system than nontraumatic injury. Reports about HO in non traumatic brain injury are rare and hence being reported here

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Dr Sushil S Kachewar

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Dr Sushil S Kachewar (2010). Perigenicular Heterotopic Ossification: A Rare Sequelae of Non Traumatic Brain Injury. Nepal Journal of Neuroscience, 7(1), 22-24. https://europub.co.uk/articles/-A-370168