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Simple Blood Test May Predict Abnormal Bone Growth Early

Researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center are part of a team that developed a simple blood test that can detect heterotopic ossification (HO), the abnormal formation of bone in soft tissues after injury or surgery, weeks before it can be identified by traditional imaging. Their findings, published in Nature Communications, could potentially lead to earlier treatment for patients at risk.

March 24, 2026


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