Unusual clinical presentation and scintigraphic pattern in myositis ossificans

Myositis ossificans, or heterotopic bone formation, is a possible sequela of musculoskeletal trauma. Its radiographic and scintigraphic appearances have been well documented. Specifically, plain film radiographs usually show soft tissue calcification in the muscle groups adjacent to the trauma. The three-phase bone scan may demonstrate an area of nonspecific increased tracer uptake in all three phases. The authors present a case of radiographically demonstrated heterotopic bone formation in the leg of a retired football player.