Fracture of a supracondylar humeral myositis ossificans

J Orthop Trauma. 1995 Jun;9(3):263-5. doi: 10.1097/00005131-199506000-00014.

Abstract

Although myositis ossificans is a well-known sequela of elbow trauma, reinjury to the affected region can also occur, resulting in acute symptoms from a fracture of the myositis ossificans. An 18-year-old man presented with localized pain, soft-tissue swelling, and a bony mass along the anterolateral distal humerus with restricted elbow range of motion after injury to his elbow during football. One year earlier he had sustained a similar crush injury to his elbow that resulted in a limited, although painless, arc of motion. Radiographs and tomograms established the diagnosis of a fractured supracondylar humeral myositis ossificans. Surgical excision of the large mature ossified fragment confirmed the diagnosis and restored a full range of motion of the elbow.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Humans
  • Humeral Fractures / complications*
  • Humeral Fractures / diagnostic imaging
  • Humeral Fractures / surgery
  • Male
  • Myositis Ossificans / complications*
  • Myositis Ossificans / diagnostic imaging
  • Radiography