International Journal of Radiation Oncology * Biology * Physics
Volume 65, Issue 5 , Pages 1289-1299 , 1 August 2006

Heterotopic ossification: Pathophysiology, clinical features, and the role of radiotherapy for prophylaxis

  • Tracy A. Balboni, M.D., M.P.H.

      Affiliations

    • Harvard Radiation Oncology Program, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Boston, MA, USA
    • ,
  • Reuben Gobezie, M.D.

      Affiliations

    • Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Boston, MA, USA
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  • Harvey J. Mamon, M.D., Ph.D.

      Affiliations

    • Department of Radiation Oncology, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Boston, MA, USA
    • Corresponding Author InformationReprint requests to: Harvey J. Mamon, M.D., Ph.D., Department of Radiation Oncology, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, 75 Francis Street, Boston, MA 02115. Tel: (617) 732-6310; Fax: (617) 264-5242

Received 7 February 2006 ,Revised 20 March 2006 ,Accepted 21 March 2006.

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PII: S0360-3016(06)00679-1

doi: 10.1016/j.ijrobp.2006.03.053

International Journal of Radiation Oncology * Biology * Physics
Volume 65, Issue 5 , Pages 1289-1299 , 1 August 2006

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