RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 Heterotopic Ossification of the Calvarium Following Bilateral Craniectomies in Traumatic Brain Injury
JF Ochsner Journal
JO Ochsner J
FD O. P. Jindal Global University
SP 118
OP 120
VO 17
IS 1
A1 Rafael A. Vega
A1 Leslie Hutchins
YR 2017
UL http://www.ochsnerjournal.org/content/17/1/118.abstract
AB Background: Heterotopic ossification (HO) is defined as ectopic bone formation following traumatic brain injury. Patients typically develop lesions in the hips, knees, and elbows that cause pain, restricted range of motion, nerve impingement, and pressure ulcers.Case Report: We report an unusual presentation of HO in an 18-year-old male who was involved in a motor vehicle accident and subsequently developed malignant intracranial pressure. His HO developed following bilateral craniectomies in which 2 different dural substitutes were used. Radiographic timing of ectopic bone formation and its continued growth varied.Conclusion: We describe a case of HO in the cranium, a condition that is underreported in the literature. Of significance, despite sustaining multiple traumatic fractures that were managed conservatively, our patient failed to demonstrate any evidence of ectopic axial HO following his incident.