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Table 2 Characteristics of the NHO

From: Comparison of magnetic resonance imaging and computed tomography for bone assessment of neurogenic heterotopic ossification of the hip: a preliminary study

 

Number (%)

Location

 Anterior

8 (89%)

 Posterior

3 (33%)

 Inferior

3 (33%)

 External

1 (11%)

Circumferential extension

2 (22%)

Implantation

 Anterior border of the ilium

8 (89%)

 Gluteal surface of the ilium

1 (11%)

 Ilio-pubic branch

4 (44%)

 Ischio-pubic branch

2 (22%)

 Greater trochanter

4 (44%)

 Lesser trochanter

3 (33%)

 Femoral diaphysis

6 (67%)

Fragmentation

 Monofragmentary

1 (11%)

 Multifragmentary

8 (89%)

 Pseudarthrosis

6 (67%)

Density

 Homogeneous

5 (56%)

 Heterogeneous

4 (44%)

Borders

 Sharp

5 (56%)

 Ill-defined

4 (44%)

Relation to joint capsule

 No involvment

2 (22%)

 Contact

7 (78%)

 Disruption

0 (0%)

Joint space

 Normal

8 (89%)

 Narrowed

1 (11%)

 Ankylosis

0 (0%)

Bone mineralization

 Normal (M1)

1 (11%)

 Mild demineralization (M2)

4 (45%)

 Significant demineralization (M3)

3 (33%)

 Severe demineralization (M4)

1 (11%)

Femoral neck fracture

0 (0%)

Osteonecrosis of the femoral head

1 (11%)