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and heterotopic ossification (abnormal bone tissue growth in the area of soft tissues such as muscle). HO occurs in people with TBI and SCI. It can occur anytime after injury, and for those long-term post injury is often triggered by a fracture, dislocation, trauma or surgery in the same area of the body. We are also not quite sure what causes it. Medications used include Indocin and Didronel. Surgery should not be done unless the area has "matured" which must be determined by serial bone scans. HO may eventually lead to fusion of the joint on its own. Range of motion exercises can help to keep it flexible in some.
