In message <[log in to unmask]>, Paul Sumner
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>I'd say he is doing okay if he is only 1 week into his recovery and is at 15
>degrees flex deformity. My only concern with rehabing these joints is the
>complication of myositis ossificans if pushed too hard too early. Only time will
>tell if he will ever restore complete extension but it sounds good so far.
>
>Paul Sumner Cornwall uk.
>
>_
Paul
Having fractured my olecranon many years ago (as a physio student) I did
a bit of research on myositis ossificans and was unable to find any
evidence that it is associated with over-vigorous mobilising.
Is this one of those clinical myths or have you seen this occur?
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John Spencer
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