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 condition 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.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Oct 01, 2014
Accession Number
ADA612794

Entities

People

  • Jonathan Forsberg

Organizations

  • Geneva Foundation

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Bone Marrow
  • Cartilage
  • Combat Injuries
  • Connective Tissue
  • Debridement
  • Heterotopic Ossification
  • Infection
  • Osteogenesis
  • Prostheses And Implants
  • Prosthesis Fitting
  • Skin Diseases
  • Staphylococcus Aureus
  • Surgical Amputations
  • Therapy
  • Wound Healing
  • Wound Infections
  • Wounds And Injuries

Fields of Study

  • Medicine

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