Pressure Ulcer Reconstruction in Patients with Heterotopic Ossification After Spinal Cord Injury: A Case Series and Review of Literature

Heterotopic Ossification (HO) is widely recognized as a common occurrence among patients suffering from traumatic spinal cord injuries (SCI). The exact etiology of HO formation is still unknown. Published medical and surgical management strategies are often plagued with questionable effectiveness and frequent complications. There are minimal publications regarding management strategies of HO in spinal cord patients as it pertains to plastic surgery. We present a case series of patients treated at our institution who underwent treatment of pressure ulcers with underlying HO to highlight the vast spectrum of clinical phenotypes present in this population.

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