How is ectopic calcification caused?

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Ectopic calcification is also called ectopic ossification. In addition to normal physiological calcification, calcium salt deposition occurs outside bone tissue. This kind of change usually occurs in the tendon attachment, ligament, vascular wall, bone fascia and so on. The release of calcium ions from the skeletal system often leads to the occurrence of osteoporosis, so some scholars advocate that ectopic calcification should be regarded as an indirect sign of osteoporosis. How is ectopic calcification caused? Next, I'd like to share my views with you.

How is ectopic calcification caused?

First, ectopic calcification is in fibrous connective tissue, the proliferation of primitive cells is active, accompanied by rich capillary network, calcium deposition, the formation of bone. The mature heterotopic ossification has the structure of bone, the outer layer is wrapped with fibrous connective tissue, the inside is osteoblasts, with trabecular node and osteoid tissue, and the center is active primordial cells.

Second: some people think that there is a certain difference between heterotopic ossification and myositis ossificans, the latter refers to muscle tissue due to injury or bleeding, leading to tissue organization, the formation of induration and contracture. Generally, there is a clear history of local injury. Local pain is not necessarily obvious, but there is a certain degree of activity limitation.

Third: myositis ossificans may not be around the joint, but more concentrated in the muscle. The etiology of heterotopic ossification is not clear, so prevention is difficult. It may be related to excessive limb movement in the early stage of injury. It may also be neural and bioelectrical factors.

matters needing attention

1. Patients with ectopic calcification should pay attention to eat more protein content of food, regular inspection is necessary, and with traditional Chinese medicine conditioning, find a qualified traditional Chinese medicine after syndrome differentiation to prescribe symptomatic Chinese medicine. 2. Patients with ectopic calcification often release calcium ions from the skeletal system, which often leads to the occurrence of osteoporosis. Therefore, we should pay attention to the strength of exercise and not work too much.