Monitoring and Management of Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva: Current Perspectives
Bernard J Smilde,1– 3 Esmée Botman,1– 3 Ruben D de Ruiter,1– 3 Jan Maerten Smit,2,4 Berend P Teunissen,2,5 Wouter D Lubbers,2,6 Lothar A Schwarte,2,6 Patrick Schober,2,6 E Marelise W Eekhoff1– 3 1Amsterdam UMC Location Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam ...
Smilde BJ +8 more
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Heterotopic Ossification: Cellular Basis, Symptoms, and Treatment [PDF]
Heterotopic ossification (HO) is the process by which calcified bone develops in soft tissues. Because of the abnormal calcification, complications such as bone deformation, loss of range of motion, and joint immobility adversely affect patients.
Wolfe, Brian
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Myositis ossificans in the diabetic foot: A review of the literature with an illustrative case series [PDF]
We report the first cases (to our knowledge) of myositis ossificans (MO) in the ‘diabetic foot’
Banovac K +6 more
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Rare diseases: matching wheelchair users with rare metabolic, neuromuscular or neurological disorders to electric powered indoor/outdoor wheelchairs (EPIOCs) [PDF]
Purpose: To describe the clinical features of electric powered indoor/outdoor wheelchair (EPIOC) users with rare diseases (RD) impacting on EPIOC provision and seating. Method: Retrospective review by a consultant in rehabilitation medicine of electronic
Andrew O. Frank +18 more
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Progressive Facial Paralysis Caused by Heterotopic Ossification of the Stylohyoid Ligament
OTO Open, Volume 1, Issue 3, July‐September 2017.
Joshua P. Weiss, Peter T. Dziegielewski
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A perspective on the control of myositis ossificans progressiva [PDF]
OBJETIVO: relatar quatro casos de miosite ossificante progressiva, forma de apresentação da doença e novas medidas de controle e tratamento.DESCRIÇÃO: os autores descrevem quatro casos de miosite ossificante progressiva.
Leme, Lígia Maria +1 more
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An unusual case of rapidly progressive contractures: Case report and brief review
An 8-year-old boy, diagnosed as cervical dystonia, was referred to our tertiary center. After a trivial trauma he had developed painful lumps in the axial region, which was followed by restricted movements of neck, shoulder, and abdominal muscles over 4 ...
Subasree R +3 more
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From variome to phenome : pathogenesis, diagnosis and management of ectopic mineralization disorders [PDF]
Ectopic mineralization - inappropriate biomineralization in soft tissues - is a frequent finding in physiological aging processes and several common disorders, which can be associated with significant morbidity and mortality.
De Vilder, eva, Vanakker, Olivier
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Novel mutations in ACVR1 result in atypical features in two fibrodysplasia ossificans progressiva patients. [PDF]
Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva (FOP) is a rare, heritable condition typified by progression of extensive ossification within skeletal muscle, ligament and tendon together with defects in skeletal development.
Kirsten A. Petrie +28 more
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Myositis Ossificans Progressiva in the Whole Spine: A Case Report
Myositis ossificans progressiva is a rare inherited disease characterized by progressive ectopic ossifications associated with thumb and big toe anomalies.
Ebrahim Ghayem Hasankhani +3 more
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