Ilizarov technique for treating elbow stiffness caused by myositis ossificans: A case report

Figure 1 Olecranon fracture and evolution of myositis ossificans after internal fixation. A: 3D reconstruction shows comminuted fracture of the scaphoid bone; B: 3D after surgery; C: 6 wk after surgery, ossifying myositis appeared; D: 10 wk after surgery, evidence of myositis ossificans.

Figure 2 Clearance of myositis ossificans during surgery and measurement of joint motion. A: The surgical field was adequately exposed before removing the bone spur; B: The bone spur was removed during surgery; C: Visual field of elbow joint after removal of bone spurs; D: Measurement of elbow joint range of motion: Elbow flexion was 150; E: Elbow extension was 20.

Figure 3 After the Ilizarov frame was installed and removed. A and B: 2 d postoperatively; C and D: 6 wk postoperatively; E and F: 8 wk postoperatively; G and H: 8 months postoperatively.