HETEROTOPIC OSSIFICATION

Heterotopic ossification is a well-recognized condition frequently enc ountered by the orthopedic surgeon, Although typically asymptomatic, h eterotopic ossification can be a complication of extreme severity, Thi s article is a review of literature and attempts to clarify the defini tion, and delineates the etiology, incidence, risk factors, and curren t modes of prophylaxis and treatment of various types of heterotopic o ssification.