Okayama A, Futani H, Kyo F, Maruo S, Koezuka A, Kinoshita G. Usefulness of ultrasonography for early recurrent myositis ossificans.
J Orthop Sci 2003;
8:239-42. [PMID:
12665965 DOI:
10.1007/s007760300041]
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Abstract
Myositis ossificans is a benign heterotopic ossifying condition of soft tissues. The lesion may cause persistent functional impairment of adjacent joints. Surgical intervention is often needed to regain normal function, even though a high recurrence rate is reported. In the present case, we found that recurrent myositis ossificans could not be demonstrated by radiography during the early stage. However, ultrasonography proved to be an excellent tool for detecting early recurrence of myositis ossificans and for distinguishing the condition from extraosseous sarcomas.
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