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The role of radiotherapy for prevention of heterotopic ossification after major hip surgery

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Heterotopic ossification or ectopic bone formation represents a widely known complication after surgery involving joint spaces. Posttraumatic heterotopic ossification can be found at any site. The most common postsurgical site is the hip following total hip arthroplasty.

This review explores the treatment options to prevent ectopic bone formation after major surgery of hip, especially, the role of radiotherapy.

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  1. Servicio de Oncologia Radioterápica, Hospital Universitari Sant Joan. Sant Joan d'Alacant, Alicante, Spain

    Francisco José Andreu Martínez, Julia María Martínez Mateu & Vicente Tormo Ferrero

  2. Oncología Radioterápica, Universitari Sant Joan, Crta. Ncal. 332 Alicante-Valencia, s/n, 03550, Sant Joan d'Alacant, Alicante, Spain

    Francisco José Andreu Martínez

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Andreu Martínez, F.J., Martínez Mateu, J.M. & Tormo Ferrero, V. The role of radiotherapy for prevention of heterotopic ossification after major hip surgery. Clin Transl Oncol 9, 28–31 (2007). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12094-007-0006-7

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