X-rays miss it for weeks: How a blood test may spot a common post-surgery condition early
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March 3, 2026
Heterotopic ossification (HO) is a common post-surgery condition where bone abnormally forms within soft tissues. A new study out of Mass General Brigham assesses the viability of a simple blood test to detect HO long before it can be picked up by imaging techniques. The research is published in the journal Nature Communications.
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Originally published on Medical Xpress on 3/3/2026