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Imaging recommendation · Musculoskeletal

Post-traumatic or post-operative limb stiffness, suspected heterotopic ossification

Recommended: X-ray + Bone scan (active disease) or CT for surgical planning is the preferred imaging study for post-traumatic or post-operative limb stiffness, suspected heterotopic ossification. Bone scan shows uptake in active phase.

Recommended study

X-ray + Bone scan (active disease) or CT for surgical planning

XR No contrast Preferred Musculoskeletal Outpatient Reviewed

Bone scan shows uptake in active phase. Resect only after maturation (~6-12 months).

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