11. Heterotopic Ossification & Venous Thromboembolism

Heterotopic ossification (HO) is a process where new bone forms within tissues where bone formation does not usually occur (Watanabe & Sant, 2001). In traumatic brain injury (TBI) patients, the areas which are most commonly involved are the soft tissues around the hip, elbow, shoulder and knee (Garland etal.,1992).