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Radiation Oncology • Non-malignant Disease
When do you treat heterotopic ossification with radiation pre-operatively?
Can it be done more than 24 hours before surgery?
Answer from: Radiation Oncologist at Community Practice
Can pre-op radiation be delivered more than 24 hours before surgery?
No — this is not recommended and is generally ineffective.
Why timing matters (biologic rationale)
HO formation is driven by pluripotent mesenchymal progenitor cells that are recruited and activated by:
Initial trauma
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