Steiner BUK, Krimmel MA, Chang E, Bryan C, Timmer M, Hernandez G, Kallberg J, Khan O, Schmaderer L, Loeffler F, Akins S, Kaltenmark T, Cave S, Ovans J, Konkle B, Kruse-Jarres R
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Heterotopic ossification is a rare complication in people with hemophilia and von Willebrand disease, where bone forms inside muscles after bleeding caused by an injury. This multicenter study of 29 cases found that high-definition point-of-care ultrasound can help detect this condition early, allowing for quicker diagnosis and management.
The findings highlight the growing role of ultrasound in identifying muscle-related complications of bleeding disorders beyond joint bleeds.
