Osteomyelitis in Heterotopic Ossification after Trochanteric Pressure Sore Reconstruction: A Case Report

Heterotopic ossification is defined as the development of mature bone tissue outside normal bone. Osteomyelitis an infection-related inflammatory disorder bones. Although pressure sores accompanied by heterotopic have been reported, there no reports osteomyelitis occurring in proximity to ossification. Herein, we report a rare case after trochanteric sore reconstruction. We also emphasize importance proper diagnosis and surgical approach for this infected lesion.