Citation

Spencer RF. J. Bone Joint Surg. Br. 1987; 69(4): 525-528.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1987, British Editorial Society of Bone and Joint Surgery)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

3611151

Abstract

Using a simple method of quantifying fracture healing, 53 patients who had limb fractures and also severe head injuries were studied; they were compared with 30 patients who had limb fractures but no head injury. Those with head injuries had a greater healing response and united more rapidly. Radiological and histological analysis revealed that the terms "myositis ossificans" and "heterotopic bone" may be more appropriate than "fracture callus" to describe the healing response in these patients.

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