Traumatic Myositis Ossificans

Post traumatic myositis ossificans: Sonographic findings.

PURPOSE The aim of this paper is to describe the sonographic (US) features of post traumatic myositis ossificans (PTMO). METHODS Fifteen patients with histopathological diagnosis of PTMO were included. The following US parameters were evaluated: presence of a mass, calcifications, power Doppler signals, and relationship with adjacent structures. RESULTS Five patients (33.3%) were diagnosed ...

A Case of Traumatic Myositis Ossificans

Myositis Ossificans

A 35-year-old man presented to the emergency department complaining of right hip pain after being struck by a car while crossing the road. His vital signs were stable, and he complained of right hip pain. He had no other comorbidity. On examination, tenderness and reduced abduction were noted in his right hip, but the gait was normal. The plain radiograph of his pelvis revealed a large, well-ci...

A Rare Case Of Non Traumatic Myositis Ossificans Circumscripta

INTRODUCTION Myositis ossificans circumscripta is a benign non neoplastic ossifying tumor presenting with bone like osteoid tissue extraskelletaly amidst the muscle planes. This condition when not associated with trauma is very trivial and considering the way it mimics certain characteristics, it may be misunderstood as a malignant neoplasm, abscess or antibioma. The aetiology of this atraumati...

Shock waves in the treatment of post-traumatic myositis ossificans.

Myositis ossificans (MO) is a fairly common evolution in sports activity and can be due to direct trauma or to repeated micro-injuries. The traditional therapeutic approach relies on a variety of treatments, such as physical therapy but evidence of their proven clinical efficacy is lacking. The latest therapeutic option is surgical removal but this is a demolitive procedure and is frequently as...