Progressive myositis ossificans
Overview
A rare genetic connective tissue disorder characterized by a short toe, fibrous dysplasia and bone formation in muscles, ligaments, tendons and soft connective tissue.
Symptoms
* Short toe * Bone fusion in toe * Short thumb * Swellings in fibrous tissue * Pain * Fever * Swellings in aponeuroses * Swellings in fasciae * Swellings in tendons * Progressive fusion of neck vertebrae * Scoliosis * Muscle ossification * Fibrous tissue ossification * Restricted arm mobility * Restricted joint movement * Restricted knee mobility * Restricted wrist mobility * Restricted shoulder mobility * Restricted spine mobility * Restricted neck mobility
Diagnosis
signs and symptoms of Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva 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 Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva symptoms.
Resources
Terms Similar to Progressive ossifying myositis: * Myositis ossificans progressiva * Fibrodysplasia ossificans progressiva * Muenchmeyer syndrome * Munchmeyer disease