Myositis Ossificans

Question 1

What is it?

Answer 1

• painful condition of abnormal calcification within a muscle belly

Question 2

What is it caused by?

Answer 2

• usually precipitated by direct trauma that results in hematoma and calcification of muscle

Question 3

most frequent locations

Answer 3

• quads, brachial, biceps brachii

Question 4

medications

Answer 4

• acetaminophen and/or NSAIDS-

Question 5

surgical care

Answer 5

• only warranted if pt has non-hereditary MO and only after maturation of the lesion (6-24 mo)
• indicated when lesions mechanically interfere with joint movement or impinges on nerves

Question 6

PT goals, outcomes, interventions

Answer 6

• implementation of flexibility exercises –> avoid being overly aggressive or it could worsen
• manual therapy for maintenance of joint mechanics
• aerobics