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Inflammatory Cytokine and Chemokine Expression is Associated With Heterotopic Ossification in High-Energy Penetrating War Injuries

Authors :
Evans, Korboi N.
Forsberg, Jonathan A.
Potter, Benjamin K.
Hawksworth, Jason S.
Brown, Trevor S.
Andersen, Romney
Dunne, James R.
Tadaki, Douglas
Elster, Eric A.
Source :
Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma; November 2012, Vol. 26 Issue: 11 pe204-e213, 10p
Publication Year :
2012

Abstract

Heterotopic ossification (HO) develops frequently after modern high-energy penetrating war injuries. The purpose of this prospective study was to identify and characterize the unique cytokine and chemokine profile associated with the development of HO as it pertained to the systemic inflammatory response after penetrating combat-related trauma.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
08905339 and 15312291
Volume :
26
Issue :
11
Database :
Supplemental Index
Journal :
Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
ejs48530793
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1097/BOT.0b013e31825d60a5