MYOSITIS-OSSIFICANS - REPORT OF 7 CASES IN CHILDREN

The clinical features of seven children with myositis ossificans (circ umscripta and progressiva) and radiographic signs of the disease are d escribed. We recommend systematic radiological examination to seek oth er skeletal malformations for congenital hallux valgus in young childr en, for it may be the first sign of a myositis ossificans progressiva. The ''zone phenomenon'' observed on histology, along with differentia l diagnosis and evolution, is documented. The necessity of a biopsy an d different forms of treatment are discussed.