An Ayurvedic management of Myositis ossificans traumatica (MOT) – A case study

Abstract

Myositis ossificanstraumatica (MOT) is a benign ossifying condition of muscles which follows after a trauma and probable pathology behind which may be the ossification processes that occur in subperiostealhaematoma. It is rare still important consequence which may happen after any trauma. It comprises 60-75% of all forms of myositis ossificans and mostly seen in athletic adolescents and young adults though can occur in any age. It usually develops in the proximal muscles of the body and may hamper the daily activities of the patient. It has very limited successful medical treatment and surgical excision is often associated with recurrence and progression. It is most common in elbow joint injury. In this case study a male of 27 years of age having history of injury to left upper limb following a RTA, had complaints of restricted left elbow joint with difficulty in holding and lifting the objects has been treated with the Jalaukavacharana (Medicinal Leech therapy, 1 leech per day to different parts of the left elbow)and Veshtana (a local bandaging technique using a medicated oil) continuously for 30 days.