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ossificationProcess whereby bone is formed in vertebrate animals by special cells (osteoblasts) that secrete layers of extracellular matrix on the surface of the existing cartilage. Conversion to bone occurs through the deposition of calcium phosphate crystals within the matrix. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Complications such as bone loss, sensory deficits, range-of-motion and flexibility limitations, heterotopic ossification, habitual compensatory behaviors, autonomic dysreflexia, orthostatic hypotension, and others may complicate the ability to provide LT safely and effectively, but the current literature has not addressed these points directly. 1,19,20) Reflex hyperexcitability and altered muscle mechanics can presumably result in the secondary effects of contractures, muscle weakness, reduced joint active ROM, pain, heterotopic ossification, and clonus. He said that he was concerned that passive range of motion following a traumatic injury could lead to heterotopic ossification (the appearance of ectopic bone in the soft tissues around the elbow). |
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