Genetic cases of heterotopic ossification

Case one:  A four year recent Caucasian feminine was admitted with history of painful soft tissue swelling and pathology on her right higher back, posterior neck associated trunk following an all-terrain vehicle accident that occurred a number of weeks before her admission. Patient additionally reported  hassle sitting up and increasing stiffness with walking. She had been evaluated in orthopedical clinic a number of months antecedently for spinal curvature and suspected Klippel-Feil anomaly. Physical examination unconcealed intensive tender indurated swellings over higher back and neck. She was additionally noted to own bilateral toe valgus.

Author(s): Ashwini Mallappa

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