MUSCLE PHYSIOLOGY

PHYSIOLOGY

MUSCLE INJURY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following can be a way to treat myositis ossifications?
A
apply a donut pad to ease pain
B
help them to keep their ROM
C
measure the growth for a baseline to monitor it
D
send the athlete to a physician for further evaluation
E
all of these
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Myositis ossificans usually resolves on its own. Taking pain relievers, such as naproxen or ibuprofen, can help relieve discomfort. Other things that a person can do at home include: resting the area.

Detailed explanation-2: -Examples include so-called rider’s bone (myositis ossificans within the adductor muscles from horseback riding) and shooter’s bone (myositis ossificans within the upper arm muscles from the recoil of a rifle butt).

Detailed explanation-3: -Myositis ossificans is an autosomal dominant genetic disorder with overexpression of bone morphogenetic protein 4 (BMP4) mapped to chromosome 14. The most common sites affected are the sternomastoid, paraspinal, masticatory, shoulder and pelvic girdle muscles.

Detailed explanation-4: -Treatment is usually conservative with analgesics and physical therapy, and excision is considered when excessive pain, joint limitation, or nerve compression is present.

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