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Myositis: From 3 Different Sources

Inflammation of muscle tissue, causing pain, tenderness, and weakness. Types of myositis include myositis ossificans (in which damaged muscle is replaced by bone), polymyositis, and dermatomyositis.
Health Source: BMA Medical Dictionary
Author: The British Medical Association
In?ammation of a muscle. (See also MUSCLES, DISORDERS OF – In?ammation (myositis)).
Health Source: Medical Dictionary
Author: Health Dictionary
n. any of a group of muscle diseases in which inflammation and degenerative changes occur. *Polymyositis is the most commonly occurring example, but myositis may be found in relation to systemic *connective-tissue diseases and a minority are caused by bacterial or parasitic infections.
Health Source: Oxford | Concise Colour Medical Dictionary
Author: Jonathan Law, Elizabeth Martin

Myositis Ossificans

A congenital or acquired condition in which bone is deposited in muscles. The congenital form is rare. The first symptoms are painful swellings in the muscles, which gradually harden and extend until the affected child is encased in a rigid sheet. There is no treatment, and death results.

The acquired form may develop after a bony injury, especially around the elbow; it causes severe pain and a swelling, which hardens. Treatment with diathermy, coupled with gentle, active movements, may be helpful.... myositis ossificans

Myositis Ossificans

See under MUSCLES, DISORDERS OF.... myositis ossificans

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