Management of Myositis Ossificans of the Hand: A Case Report and a Review of the Literature.

Al-Qattan, Mohammad M; Al-Fahdil, Lenah; Al-Shammari, Haifa M; Joarder, Amin I · J Hand Surg Am · 2017

case_report · Level V

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Abstract

Myositis ossificans is a rare form of self-limiting heterotopic ossification of muscles. Most cases are seen in the thigh; the standard approach to these cases has been nonsurgical management awaiting spontaneous resolution. We report on a rare case of myositis ossificans of the hand with severe symptoms treated with early marginal excision without a trial of nonsurgical management.

Medical subject headings

Anatomy