Preventative Therapeutics for Heterotopic Ossification

Abstract

In this project we study Heterotopic Ossification (HO) and are a potential novel therapy to cure it. HO consists of formation of extra bone within the muscles, near tendons and ligaments, inside the blood vessels and other places in the body. HO is triggered by trauma, burns, nerve damage, immobilization and other conditions and can also occur in patients undergoing large surgeries such as hip or knee replacement. Because trauma, burns and other severe wounds are regrettably common in our soldiers in the current war theaters and conflicts, HO often affects and afflicts many of them. The consequences of having HO are not minor.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 01, 2016
Accession Number
AD1028441

Entities

People

  • Jonathan Forsberg

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Bone And Bones
  • Bone Fractures
  • Combat Injuries
  • Debridement
  • Health Services
  • Medical Personnel
  • Military Medicine
  • Orthopedics
  • Osteogenesis
  • Peptide Growth Factors
  • Wounds And Injuries

Fields of Study

  • Medicine

Readers

  • Neurotrauma and Rehabilitation Medicine.
  • Trauma Surgery or Emergency Medicine.