Heterotopic ossification is a condition in which there is deposition of bone around the joints. Which of the following parameters is the most useful for this condition -
Bone scan ( Tc 99 three phase scan) is the most sensitive for early detection of heterotropic ossification. ALKALINE PHOSPHATASE and 24hr PGE2 are screening tests for heterotropic ossification. REF:Essential ohopaedics- Maheshwari- 5th edn - pg no 53.
Serum calcium
Serum phosphate
Serum alkaline phosphatase
Serum PTH
Miscellaneous