Myositis ossificans progressiva
Overview
A very rare progressive disorder involving calcification of muscles, tendons and ligaments
Symptoms
* Muscle weakness * Rigid muscles * Tendon weakness * Rigid tendons * Calcium deposits in muscles * Movement pain * Tenderness * Skin swelling over calcified site * Shortened digits * Skeletal malformations * Malformed fingers * Malformed toes * Limited joint movement * Muscle weakness * Rigid muscles * Tendon weakness * Rigid tendons * Calcium deposits in muscles * Movement pain * Tenderness * Skin swelling - over calcified site * Shortened digits * Skeletal malformations * Malformed fingers * Malformed toes * Limited joint movement
Diagnosis
signs and symptoms of Myositis ossificans may vary on an individual basis for each patient. Only your doctor can provide adequate diagnosis of any signs or symptoms and whether they are indeed Myositis ossificans symptoms.