Myositis ossificans progressiva
What is it?
Fibrodysplasia ossificans progressiva is a disorder in which muscle tissue and connective tissue such as tendons and ligaments are gradually replaced by bone. In addition, bone is formed outside the skeleton (extra-skeletal or heterotopic bone) and thereby limits movement.
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Signs & symptoms
Fibrodysplasia ossificans progressiva manifests first in early childhood affecting neck and shoulders, and then proceeding down the body and to the limbs. Also, the disease may involve the mouth, causing a difficulty in opening the mouth. Over the time, people may experience malnutrition due to their eating problems.
Diagnosis
Your doctor will ask you about your symptoms and then conduct a physical exam where he or she may palpate your hurtful joints to try and feel a bony lump. Then they may use imaging scans such as CT, MRI, Ultrasound, or an X-ray. A biopsy, taking a small regimen from the tissue, may also be a part of diagnosis.
Treatment
Treatment for Fibrodysplasia ossificans progressiva may vary from conservative treatment such as ice compressors, rest, and stretching, to medical treatment with nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), and in severe cases even surgery
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