Regression of heterotopic ossification after starting warfarin—an effect mediated by inhibition of γ-carboxylation of osteocalcin?—a case report

Heikki V Valleala Departments of Medicine, Helsinki University Central HospitalCorrespondence[email protected]

Tom O Böhling Departments of Pathology, HUSLAB and University of Helsinki

Yrjö T Konttinen Departments of Medicine, Helsinki University Central Hospital; Departments of Medicine/invärtes medicin, Helsinki University Central Hospital and ORTON Orthopaedic Hospital of the Invalid Foundation, Helsinki; Departments of COXA Hospital for Joint Replacement, Tampere, Finland

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