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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following is true about myositis ossificans?
A
bone groups inside the muscle
B
will cause loss of function
C
muscle will not longer be flexible
D
all of these
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Posttraumatic myositis ossificans (MO) occurs as a complication in approximately 20% of large haematomas associated with muscle contusions and strains. It is responsible for considerable morbidity, with symptoms of prolonged pain, diminished flexibility, local tenderness and stiffness lasting an average of 1.1 years.

Detailed explanation-2: -It is most common in the thigh muscles, which include the hamstrings and quadriceps, the muscles in the back and front of the thigh, respectively. Myositis ossificans can also occur in other muscles. Bony tissue formation can occur 2-4 weeks after the muscle injury or bruise.

Detailed explanation-3: -Myositis Ossificans is a reaction to a bruise in a muscle that has been injured. During the healing of the bruise, Calcium can become deposited in the bruise causing a hard bone like structure within the muscle.

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