Myositis ossificans as a complication of a muscle tendon junction strain of long head of biceps. A case report.
An unusual case of myositis ossificans secondary to a muscle tendon junction (MTJ) strain of long head of biceps in a young athlete is reported. Plain radiographs, ultrasonography and MRI in association with clinical assessment showed the appearance and the evolution of this pathological entity. This case had a resolution of pain and function after 3 months of conservative treatment. At 6 months follow-up, the athlete became asymptomatic and he gradually returned back to his sports activity.
Giombini
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Institute of Sport Science, Department of Sport Medicine, Italian National Olympic Committee, Rome, Italy. giombini@tiscali.it
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D000293:Adolescent; D001134:Arm Injuries / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis; D018771:Arthralgia / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D008297:Male; D018482:Muscle, Skeletal / Q000293:injuries*; D009221:Myositis Ossificans / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy; D026741:Physical Therapy Modalities; D016059:Range of Motion, Articular; D020127:Recovery of Function; D013180:Sprains and Strains / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis; D013708:Tendon Injuries / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014952:Wrestling / Q000293:injuries