Ossification is a term that refers to the formation of bone. There are two kinds of ossification: intramembranous ossification and endochondral ossification. In both types, pre-existing connective tissue is replaced by bone. The two processes are...

Formation of bone from cartilage or other fibrous...

Ossification is the process of bone formation, in which connective tissues, such as cartilage are turned to bone or bone-like tissue. The ossified tissue is invaginated with blood vessels. These blood vessels bring minerals like calcium and deposit it...

Heterotopic Ossification* Heterotopic ossification (HO) is the presence of bone in soft tissue where bone normally does not exist. The acquired form of HO most frequently is seen with either musculoskeletal trauma, spinal cord injury, or central nervous system injury. For example, patients...

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New Jersey Gov. Jon S. Corzine arrived at a hospital Monday for radiation treatment and surgery to remove excess bone growth in the leg he broke in a near-fatal car accident in April.The surgery will require Corzine to again transfer power to Senate President Richard...

New Jersey Gov. Jon S. Corzine underwent surgery Monday to remove excess bone growth in the leg he broke in a near-fatal car crash last spring.Corzine transferred gubernatorial power to Senate President Richard J. Codey at 10:22 a.m., five minutes before he went under sedation...