Myositis Ossificans

Question 1

What is Myositis Ossificans?

Answer 1

Painful condition secondary to abnormal calcification within a muscle belly.

Question 2

What are the usually causes?

Answer 2

• Precipitated by direct trauma that results in hematoma, and subsequent calcification of the muscle.
• early mobilization and stretching
• aggressive physical therapy following trauma to muscle

Question 3

Frequent locations affected?

Answer 3

• Quadriceps
• Brachialis
• Biceps Brachii

Question 4

When is surgery indicated?

Answer 4

• only in patients with nonhereditary myositis ossificans, and only after maturation
• Lesion mechanically interferes with joint movement or impinge nerve.

Question 5

What is one thing to avoid when applying manual therapy techniques.

Answer 5

Avoid aggressive soft tissue massage techniques as this can worsen the condition.