Heterotopic ossification (HO) as a complication of Guillain-Barre syndrome (GBS): A case report

Abstract

Background: Heterotopic Ossification (HO) is usually associated to musculoskeletal trauma or neurological injury. Case report:Our objective is to present a rare case of bilateral presence of HO in the hip joints in a patient with Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) and compare it with other similar cases from the literature. Possible causative correlation of HO with different factors and effects on patients' functionality are also discussed. Clinical rehabilitation impact:HO is a rare complication of patients with GBS and should be suspected early when causative factors exist, as it plays a major role in their functional outcome.