- Original Article
- J Korean Acad Rehabil Med. 1997;21(6):1249-1253.
- Myositis Ossificans Progressiva: A Case Report.
- Kwon, Yong Wook
- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Dongguk University College of Medicine, Korea.
- Abstract
Myositis ossificans progressiva, a rare autosomal dominant disorder, is characterized by progressive heterotopic ossification of muscle and connective tissue associated with pain and disability.
I have experienced a 15-year-old woman with multiple contracture and deformity in both lower extremities. Clinical features and laboratory findings including electrodiagnostic findings were compatible with myositis ossificans progressiva. I report this case with the review of literature.
Keywords :Myositis ossificans progressiva, Electrodiagnostic findings