A Tumor Indicating Fibrodysplasia Found Secondary to an Initial Injury of a Patella Subluxation of the Patients Right Knee

An abstract of a study by Hart et al examining the case of an 18 year-old male tackle football player with a tumor indicating fibrodysplasia is presented. The assessment of musculoskeletal dysfunctions with a high level of suspicion for non-mechanical origins can be a challenge for the clinician examining a sports injury. The symptoms of fibrodysplasia may look like other bone disorders or medical problems. Therefore if known, it is essential to fully understand the role of the inflammatory pathways in triggering flare-ups of the disease, and to better understand the interaction of the immune system with the connective tissue. Without timely diagnosis and treatment of non-mechanical complaints could result in loss of a limb or surgery.