Abstract
Myositis Ossicans is dened as Ossication of Haematoma around a joint resulting in formation of bone mass leading to restriction of joint movements completely in majority of cases. This is also known as Heterotopic Ossication, Ectopic Ossication. It is pathological bone formation in soft tissues especially in between muscle planes. It is extensive, progressive benign lesion occurring most commonly in exor muscles of arm, quadriceps muscles, adductor muscles of hip joint in young active adults and athletes [2,3,10] . Massage following trauma is the most aggravating factor of Myositis Ossicans. We report a case of 12 year boy with complaining of stiff elbow since 9 months, restricted elbow joint movements with history of fall while playing 1 year back for which he had taken treatment from local quack with aggressive massaging. There is xed exion deformity of 90°. Clinical examination revealed a palpable bony mass on anterior aspect of elbow and Radiological investigation revealed ossied bony mass bridging elbow joint. Surgical Excision is done and biopsy showed mature stage Myositis Ossicans trabecular bone. Elbow range of movements started and patients has good range of movements with 1 year follow up with good physiotherapy.
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