A patient presents with heterotopic ossification around the knee joint. The laboratory investigation of choice in him is which of the following?
Heterotopic ossification is characterised by periaicular deposition of ectopic new bone. Serum alkaline phosphatase is an impoant marker of osteoblastic activity and new bone formation. Ref: Wheeless' Textbook of Ohopaedics; Garland D.E. A clinical perspective on common forms of acquired heterotopic ossification CORK No Feb, 1991; Other Journal aicles; Schiffs dieases of the liver - Eugene R Schiff Page number 26.
Serum calcium
Serum Alkaline Phosphatase
Serum phosphorus
Serum Acid phosphatase