Myositis Ossificans After Clavicle Fracture: A Case Report
Author Information
Author(s): Shelain Patel, Andrew Richards, Ravi Trehan, Gil T Railton
Primary Institution: Department of Trauma & Orthopaedics, Kingston Hospital, Kingston-upon-Thames, Surrey, UK
Conclusion
This case highlights that traumatic myositis ossificans can occur in the sternocleidomastoid muscle following a clavicle fracture.
Supporting Evidence
- Fractures of the clavicle are common injuries, accounting for 7% of all fractures.
- Traumatic myositis ossificans circumscipta has not been previously described as a complication of clavicle fractures.
- The patient was managed non-operatively due to his medical history.
Takeaway
Sometimes, after breaking a bone, a lump can form in the muscle nearby. This report talks about one such case after a clavicle break.
Methodology
Case report detailing the clinical presentation, diagnosis, and management of a patient with clavicle fracture and subsequent myositis ossificans.
Limitations
The patient did not attend follow-up appointments, limiting long-term observation.
Participant Demographics
46-year-old male with a history of alcohol dependency and peptic ulcer disease.
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