title: Calcitonin for myositis ossificans.
abstract: A case of myositis ossificans, following a hemiparesis due to a cerebral haemorrhage and treated with synthetic slamon calcitonin, is described. An improvement in joint range and a cessation of further ectopic calcification was seen but, because of the remitting nature of myositis ossificans itself, the therapeutic role of calcitonin in this case is unproven.
mesh_terms: D002116:Calcitonin / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D009221:Myositis Ossificans / Q000188:drug therapy*
chemical_list: D002116:Calcitonin