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Myositis Ossificans Traumatica

Myositis Ossificans Traumatica. Myositis = Inflammation of the muscle Ossificans= Bone formation Traumatica= Trauma . In depth view! . How does this happen?. Myositis ossificans are usually the result of direct injury to a muscle a self-limiting disease

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Myositis Ossificans Traumatica

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  1. Myositis Ossificans Traumatica

  2. Myositis = Inflammation of the muscle • Ossificans= Bone formation • Traumatica= Trauma

  3. In depth view!

  4. How does this happen? • Myositis ossificans are usually the result of direct injury to a muscle • a self-limiting disease • It may present as a soft-tissue mass with a broad differential diagnosis • including highly malignant tumors, such as soft-tissue sarcomas.

  5. Treatment? • To treat start out with rest, elevation, and immobilization. This minimizes additional trauma and decreases the likelihood of incapacitating bone formations. • Surgery is an option however it isn't always necessary. Athletes that do have surgery they do return to play sooner. • Use anti-inflammatory medicine.

  6. More treatment… • Active range of motion exercises progressing to resistive exercises usually effect a satisfactory recovery and return to full athletic participation.

  7. Sports • Football • Soccer • Rugby • Polo • Wrestling

  8. Can a dead leg really be deadly? • If you were to leave a contusion or a muscle strain alone and not treat it. You could be one of the unlucky ones to experience Myositis ossificans traumatica.

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