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What Causes Heterotopic Ossification?

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Posted on Wed, 6 Aug 2014
Question: They say I have extra bone growth attaching to my hip replacements. Showed hot spots there and ribs .?
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Answered by Dr. Vaibhav Gandhi (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Heterotopic ossification is common after hip repla

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

I have studied your case.
Heterotopic ossification is common after hip replacement.

If its solid and giving restriction of movement then excision can be done.

Lesion in rib need to be evaluated.
PET -SCAN if not done will help.

Radiation therapy has some role in reducing bone growth you can consult your doctor for treatment.

Till time continue physiotherapy and analgesic medication.

Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries.

Wishing you good health.

Take care.
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What Causes Heterotopic Ossification?

Brief Answer: Heterotopic ossification is common after hip repla Detailed Answer: Hello, I have studied your case. Heterotopic ossification is common after hip replacement. If its solid and giving restriction of movement then excision can be done. Lesion in rib need to be evaluated. PET -SCAN if not done will help. Radiation therapy has some role in reducing bone growth you can consult your doctor for treatment. Till time continue physiotherapy and analgesic medication. Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. Wishing you good health. Take care.