Myositis ossificans of the quadriceps femoris in a soccer player.
A young soccer player was diagnosed with myositis ossificans 6 weeks after a muscle strain in the right thigh. Radiographic and sonographic investigations initially helped to confirm diagnosis and later supported clinical improvement. We present our approach to the case and discuss pathophysiology, prevention and treatment of this rare condition.
Department of Sports Medicine, Coimbra University Hospital, Coimbra, Portugal.
Jose Pedro
JP
Marques
Faculty of Medicine, University of Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal.
João Páscoa
JP
Pinheiro
Department of Physical Rehabilitation Medicine, Coimbra University Hospital, Coimbra, Portugal.
Joana
http://orcid.org/0000-0003-4841-3480
J
Santos Costa
Department of Orthopedics, Coimbra University Hospital, Coimbra, Portugal.
Diogo
D
Moura
D000328:Adult; D056352:Athletes; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009221:Myositis Ossificans / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D052097:Quadriceps Muscle / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000293:injuries*; D012916:Soccer; D013180:Sprains and Strains / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology / Q000473:pathology / Q000628:therapy; D016896:Treatment Outcome