Gluteus Minimus Debridement During Acetabular Fracture Surgery Does Not Prevent Heterotopic Ossification—A Comparative Study
Conclusion:
GMM debridement was not associated with a decreased incidence of HO after acetabular fracture surgery. American Society of Anesthesiologists class is a novel risk factor associated with severe HO formation.
Level of Evidence:
Therapeutic Level III. See Instructions for Authors for a complete description of levels of evidence.
Source: Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma - Category: Orthopaedics Tags: Original Article Source Type: research