Myositis ossificans of bilateral hip joints in a patient with diplegic cerebral palsy

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Monica Juneja1, Rahul Jain, Devendra Mishra

  • 1Department of Pediatrics, Maulana Azad Medical College, New Delhi, India.

Journal of Clinical Neuroscience : Official Journal of the Neurosurgical Society of Australasia
|February 15, 2011
PubMed

Insights

Myositis ossificans, a bone growth disorder, can occur after physiotherapy in children with cerebral palsy. This case shows conservative management can effectively treat hip joint myositis ossificans in affected children.

Area of Science:

  • Orthopedics
  • Pediatrics
  • Neurology

Background:

  • Myositis ossificans (MO) is a condition characterized by abnormal bone formation in soft tissues.
  • It is often associated with trauma, neurological disorders, or surgery.
  • Hereditary forms are rare.

Observation:

  • A 6-year-old boy with diplegic cerebral palsy initiated physiotherapy.
  • Following physiotherapy, he developed myositis ossificans affecting both hip joints.

Findings:

  • The patient's myositis ossificans was diagnosed and managed conservatively.
  • Conservative treatment led to a positive clinical response.

Implications:

  • This case highlights a potential complication of physiotherapy in children with cerebral palsy.
  • It underscores the efficacy of conservative management for myositis ossificans in this population.
  • Further research may explore preventative strategies and optimal physiotherapy protocols.

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