Book Description:
Heterotopic Ossification: Basic Science, General Principles, and Clinical Correlates in Orthopedic Surgery is a comprehensive, informative approach to understanding the basics through the detailed complexities of heterotopic ossification (HO). The chapters in this book are structured into three main sections:

(1) general principles of heterotopic ossification;
(2) heterotopic ossification in major anatomic joints; and
(3) additional topics and specifics of heterotopic ossification.

Each individual chapter is a contribution from a leading expert in the respective subtopic of HO. As a cohesive unit, this book provides a complete reference for students, scientists, clinicians and orthopedic surgeons who find interest in HO or encounter it in the course of patient care. (Imprint: Nova Biomedical)

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Book Reviews

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“This book is one of the few recognized texts focused on the topic of heterotopic ossification, and presents a complete, yet concise, summary of this common clinical entity. It provides an in-depth look into the condition from the pathophysiology behind its development through its clinical and societal impact using the most up-to-date literature. The book’s systematic approach to the topic makes it a relevant text to persons afflicted with the condition wanting to learn more about their disease, students of the biomedical sciences who are studying its pathophysiology, biomedical scientists who are searching for a better prophylactic or therapeutic modality to prevent or treat this condition, and Orthopedic surgeons and trainees of any subspecialty who may be faced with the task of operative excision. I strongly recommend this book.” - Reviewed by Joshua J. Jacobs, MD, William A. Hark, MD/Susanne G. Swift Professor and Chairman, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Associate Provost for Research, Rush University Medical Center

This book has also been reviewed by Aaron G. Rosenberg, MD, Professor, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Rush University Medical Center. To read the review, click here.

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Table of Contents:
Preface
pp. vii-viii

Section I: General Principles of Heterotopic Ossification
pp. 1

Chapter 1
Basic Science & Pathogenesis
(Anthony Reginato, Division of Rheumatology, Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University, Providence, RI, United States of America)
pp. 3-14

Chapter 2
Clinical Findings, Diagnostic Methods & Classification
(May Tsao, Department of Radiation Oncology, Odette Cancer Centre, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada)
pp. 15-30

Chapter 3
General Options for Treatment and Prophylaxis
(Alberto Busilacchi, Department of Clinical and Molecular Sciences, Universita Politechnica delle Marche, Ancona, Italy)
pp. 31-48

Section II: Heterotopic Ossification in Major Anatomic Joints
pp. 49

Chapter 4
Hip
(Alessandro Aprato, Orthopaedic Department, University of Turin, Turin, Italy)
pp. 51-72

Chapter 5
Knee
(Brett R. Levine, Division of Adult Reconstruction, Department of Orthopedics, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, IL, United States of America)
pp. 73-84

Chapter 6
Elbow
(Joaquin Sanchez-Sotelo, Department of Orthopedics, Mayo Clinic, Mayo College of Medicine, Rochester, MN, United States of America)
pp. 85-100

Chapter 7
Shoulder
(Dane H Salazar, Division of Orthopaedic Trauma, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Saint Louis University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO, United States of America)
pp. 101-118

Chapter 8
Foot & Ankle
(Adam Schiff, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery & Rehabilitation, Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine, Maywood, IL, United States of America)
pp. 119-130

Section III: Additional Topics & Specifics of Heterotopic Ossification
pp. 131

Chapter 9
Cervical Intervertebral Disc Replacement
(Adam M. Caputo, Orthocarolina Spine Center, Charlotte, NC, United States of America)
pp. 133-140

Chapter 10
Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva, Progressive Osseous Heteroplasia & Albright’s Hereditary Osteodystrophy
(Javier Bachiller Corral, Department of Rheumatology, University Hospital Ramón y Cajal, Madrid, Spain)
pp. 141-156

Chapter 11
Nervous System
(Craig Kemper, Department of Neuro-Oncology, Austin Brain & Spine, Seton Family of Hospitals, Austin, TX, United States of America)
pp. 157-182

Chapter 12
Animal Models
(Joris Anthonissen, Department of Orthopedics and Trauma Surgery, University Medical Centre, Johannes Gutenberg-University of Mainz, Langenbeckstrabe, Mainz, Germany)
pp. 183-194

Chapter 13
Combat-Related Heterotopic Ossification
(Benjamin K. Potter, Department of Orthopaedics, Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Bethesda, MD, United States of America)
pp. 195-214

Chapter 14
Heterotopic Ossification from Seeded Reamings after Intramedullary Reamed Nail Fixation of Long Bone Fractures
(Philip F. Stahel, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, University of Colorado, School of Medicine, Denver Health Medical Center, Denver, CO, United States of America)
pp. 215-224

Chapter 15
Heterotopic Ossification in Paraplegic Patients: An Author’s Original Perspective
(John Russell Silver, Emeritus Consultant, Stoke Mandeville Hospital, Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom)
pp. 225-232

Editor's Contact Information
pp. 233

Index
pp. 235-247