Also known as heterotopic calcification
Benign bone deposition within soft tissues,<unk> st often skeletal muscle.
Usually arises secondary to trauma (either one larger traumatic event or repeated small traumas) and will generally be localized to a single muscle or group of muscles involved in the trauma.
Alternatively, can be generalized, widespread, progressive and unrelated to trauma - this is thought to be a hereditary form with a separate pathogenesis and treatment
Pathophysiology not completely understood - may be related to inappropriate differentiation of mesenchymal cells into chondrocytes and osteoblasts in the setting of trauma/inflammation
Alternatively, can be generalized, widespread, progressive and unrelated to trauma - this is thought to be a hereditary form with a separate pathogenesis and treatment
Myositis ossificans
Compartment syndrome
Slipped capital femoral epiphysis
Contusion
Morton's neuroma
Crush syndrome
Ewing sarcoma
Degloving injury