Relatively Low Rate of Heterotopic Ossification Following Primary Total Knee Arthroplasty: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.

Ioannis Gkiatas William Xiang Theofilos Karasavvidis Eric N WindsorMichael-Alexander MalahiasT David TarityPeter K Sculco

Published in: Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. Global research & reviews (2021)

Although studies reported a relatively low overall rate of HO after a primary TKA, the absence of a single, standardized classification system precludes the comparisons of HO severity between studies. Overall, HO prevalence seems to have decreased over time, likely reflecting the changes in perioperative medication protocols.

Keyphrases

total knee arthroplasty
total hip
pi k akt
case control
risk factors
healthcare
patients undergoing
cardiac surgery
emergency department
cell proliferation
acute kidney injury
drug induced