Comparison of Development of Heterotopic Ossification in Injured US and UK Armed Services Personnel With Combat-Related Amputations: Preliminary Findings and Hypotheses Regarding Causality

Abstract

Although no difference was identified in the overall prevalence of HO, there are inconsistencies in the possible underlying causes of HO between the two cohorts. Further research is required in an ongoing effort to determine a causal relationship between treatment and subsequent HO formation.