Sentences with phrase «as heterotopic»

This bizarre shift of tissue systems, known as heterotopic ossification in most cases, can be brought on with spinal cord injury, amputation and even hip surgery.

The discussion also covers the management of common long - term complications such as heterotopic ossification, in which solid masses of bone begin growing inappropriately within soft tissues near blast injury sites, and the formation of blood clots in the extremities and lungs, which occurs at a high rate in DCBI survivors.

Not exact matches

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Most importantly for individuals with FOP, the study identifies HIF - 1α as a therapeutic target — knowledge that will likely contribute to the development of more effective treatments for FOP and related common disorders of heterotopic ossification.