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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.
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Quadriceps Contusionwith 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 • 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
Modalities • Continuous ultrasound • Massage • Heat • Ice
Protective Equipment • Compression Wrap • Thigh pad * Radiograph