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ArticleCureus2024

A Novel Surgical Technique for the Management of Large-Volume Neurogenic Heterotopic Ossification Following a Spinal Cord Injury: The Sashimi Technique.

Akira Toga, Ayush Balaji, Toshiyuki Yamauchi, Atsushi Funayama

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Article in Cureus, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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5 · Who and what money

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4 authors.

Akira TogaDepartment of Orthopaedic Surgery, Saiseikai Yokohamashi Tobu Hospital, Yokohama, JPN.
Ayush BalajiDepartment of Medical Education, Hull York Medical School, York, GBR.
Toshiyuki YamauchiDepartment of Orthopaedic Surgery, Saiseikai Yokohamashi Tobu Hospital, Yokohama, JPN.
Atsushi FunayamaDepartment of Orthopaedic Surgery, Saiseikai Yokohamashi Tobu Hospital, Yokohama, JPN.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

This case series investigates the efficacy of the "sashimi technique," a novel surgical approach utilizing a curved chisel for the resection of heterotopic ossification (HO). The main focus is on reducing resection margins and preventing excessive bone removal while maintaining optimal functional outcomes and preventing recurrence. Two cases illustrate successful outcomes in patients with spinal cord injuries and severe HO of the hip, emphasizing the precision of using the curved chisel-based technique in improving patient mobility while still achieving a desired resection margin. The study highlights the effectiveness of using a curved chisel in protecting neurovascular structures and maintaining resection precision. Additionally, the integration of postoperative radiotherapy and pharmacological treatment is emphasized as a strategy to prevent recurrence. The goal of this procedure is to improve functional outcomes and patient quality of life.

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functional outcomesheterotopic ossificationhipspinal cord injurysurgical resection

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PMID38910625
PMCPMC11193872

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