Myositis Ossificans

[Luke]

A question for some of the sports clinicians.

In your experiences, how often have you see examples of symptomatic heterotopic bone formation following a contusion/ haematoma, in the quads for example. I've recently come across a couple for first time, with both occuring in a relatively short period. And, how many asymptomatic cases do you think are walking around with no-one the wiser?

Any insights, experiences etc... would be appreciated.

[injuryupdate]

There would be some (a small amount) that occur without ever being diagnosed, although on routine hip X-ray, for example, it is rare to see myositis ossificans around the femur that hasn't been diagnosed.

[Luke]

There would be some (a small amount) that occur without ever being diagnosed, although on routine hip X-ray, for example, it is rare to see myositis ossificans around the femur that hasn't been diagnosed.

Cheers, thought as much. Love the site.

[henna]

what are the currents thoughts on when to return to sport following myositis ossificans? If someone is relatively pain free within 4-6 weeks if you do too much will you risk increasing osteoblast activity?

[injuryupdate]

I would say when running pain free and range is decent for knee flexion.