Myositis Ossificans
Myositis ossificans is a condition in which an area of bruised muscle turns into bone (calcifies). This can happen when a deep bruise (contusion) is not treated. A contusion is caused by bleeding under the skin. When this blood seeps into soft tissues, it can form a clot (hematoma) and the clot it may go through a process called calcification. This turns the clot into bone.
Myositis ossificans is relatively common in the arm or thigh.
CAUSES
The cause of this condition is not known.
RISK FACTORS
This condition is more likely to develop in:
• People who play contact sports.
• People who have bleeding disorders, such as hemophilia.
• People who take blood thinning medicines, such as aspirin.
• People with poor
Myositis ossificans is a condition in which an area of bruised muscle turns into bone (calcifies). This can happen when a deep bruise (contusion) is not treated. A contusion is caused by bleeding under the skin. When this blood seeps into soft tissues, it can form a clot (hematoma) and the clot it may go through a process called calcification. This turns the clot into bone.
Myositis ossificans is relatively common in the arm or thigh.
CAUSES
The cause of this condition is not known.
RISK FACTORS
This condition is more likely to develop in:
• People who play contact sports.
• People who have bleeding disorders, such as hemophilia.
• People who take blood thinning medicines, such as aspirin.
• People with poor