Case Report And Review Of The Literature Of Anterior Thigh Heterotopic Ossification In A U.s. Air Force Special Operations Parachutist

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Case Report And Review Of The Literature Of Anterior Thigh Heterotopic Ossification In A U.s. Air Force Special Operations Parachutist
Delmonaco BL 7(2). 48
Publication Type: Journal Article

Abstract:
The development of heterotopic ossification (HO), also known as myositis ossificans, after blunt trauma to the quadriceps muscles is a well-described disease in athletes. It is a disease with an interesting and predictable course; it is the unusual case that leads to chronic morbidity or requires surgery. This report describes a case of HO in a U.S. Air Force Special Operations parachutist following a routine parachute landing fall (PLF) after performing a high-altitude-low-opening (HALO) jump. The literature was reviewed; however, no other reports of HO in the parachutist occupation were identified. The work-up to rule out other diseases, particularly sarcoma of the thigh is reviewed, as well as the recommended management and expected course of the disease.

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