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Quadriceps Contusion with Myositis Ossificans

Quadriceps Contusion with Myositis Ossificans. Marie Bamer. Mechanism of Injury. Direct blow to quadriceps causing deep contusion Repeated blows to the same area. Signs and Symptoms. Pain in thigh ↓ flexion ↓ extension Inflammation Ecchymosis Hard mass if myositis ossifican. Case.

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Quadriceps Contusion with Myositis Ossificans

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  1. Quadriceps Contusionwith Myositis Ossificans Marie Bamer

  2. Mechanism of Injury • Direct blow to quadriceps causing deep contusion • Repeated blows to the same area

  3. Signs and Symptoms • Pain in thigh • ↓ flexion • ↓ extension • Inflammation • Ecchymosis • Hard mass if myositis ossifican

  4. Case • Male rugby player • Position: Flanker • Hit multiple times in the thigh over a 3-4 week period. Had painful bruise but just noticed that it is beginning to harden

  5. Modalities • Continuous ultrasound • Massage • Heat • Ice

  6. Protective Equipment • Compression Wrap • Thigh pad * Radiograph

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