For assistance call us on: 020 3925 9624 Email us
- Conditions We Treat
- Consultants & Specialists
- Treatments & Diagnostics
- About CCL
- Support Services
- Referrers Zone
- Contact Us
Heterotopic Ossification (HO) is a condition that involves the muscles becoming bruised and “ossifying” (turning into bone), which usually results in pain, and a significant loss of movement. HO sometimes occurs within 6 weeks of hip replacement surgery and can be a complication in up to 80% of patients.
If you are worried about developing HO following your hip replacement, or if your GP or consultant has raised any concerns, please ask your doctor to send a letter of referral to Dr John Glees or Richard Schaffer, at Cancer Centre London.
At CCL, rather than treating HO after it has occurred, we offer pre-operative radiotherapy treatments to patients about to undergo surgery which has a 90% success rate of completely preventing any HO after the operation.
HO prevention at CCL consists of two appointments:
Once treatment is complete, patients can proceed to hospital for their surgery. For the best possible result the operation should take place within 4-6 hours of the HO treatment.
If you have any questions about heterotopic ossification or would like to book an appointment with one of our heterotopic ossification specialists, complete this form online or call 020 8247 3351.