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 Myositis ossificans circumscripta of the triceps due to overuse in a female swimmer

Saartje Defoort, NA Arnout, PD Debeer
Department of Musculoskeletal Science, Division of Orthopedics, Pellenberg, Leuven, Belgium

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SJKI Izegem, Roeselaarsestraat 47, 8870 Izegem
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DOI: 10.4103/0973-6042.94315

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Year : 2012  |  Volume : 6  |  Issue : 1  |  Page : 19-22

 
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Myositis ossificans is a rare condition characterized by non-neoplastic heterotopic bone formation in soft tissue and skeletal muscle. It is a benign and often self-limiting disease with no need for surgery. Here, we describe a young female swimmer with myositis ossificans circumscripta of the triceps due to overuse. Because of the benign character of the lesion, conservative treatment was initiated with rest and anti-inflammatory drugs. She obtained complete resolution after 6 months and was able to return to normal sporting activities. Myositis ossificans circumscripta is a rare benign lesion with an excellent prognosis. Most lesions in athletes occur due to contusions or strains; however, overuse is now described as well. Spontaneous resolution is seen in almost all cases. Cases in which, despite conservative treatment, a painful mass persists, surgical excision can be considered.






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Saartje Defoort, NA Arnout, PD Debeer
Department of Musculoskeletal Science, Division of Orthopedics, Pellenberg, Leuven, Belgium

Correspondence Address:
Saartje Defoort
SJKI Izegem, Roeselaarsestraat 47, 8870 Izegem
Belgium
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Source of Support: None, Conflict of Interest: None


DOI: 10.4103/0973-6042.94315

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Myositis ossificans is a rare condition characterized by non-neoplastic heterotopic bone formation in soft tissue and skeletal muscle. It is a benign and often self-limiting disease with no need for surgery. Here, we describe a young female swimmer with myositis ossificans circumscripta of the triceps due to overuse. Because of the benign character of the lesion, conservative treatment was initiated with rest and anti-inflammatory drugs. She obtained complete resolution after 6 months and was able to return to normal sporting activities. Myositis ossificans circumscripta is a rare benign lesion with an excellent prognosis. Most lesions in athletes occur due to contusions or strains; however, overuse is now described as well. Spontaneous resolution is seen in almost all cases. Cases in which, despite conservative treatment, a painful mass persists, surgical excision can be considered.






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