Myositis Ossificans: Report of an Unusual Case*

Mon, 22 Sep 2008 00:00:00 EST

Stephen W. Carmichael, Sandy L. Burkart, Robert D. Johnson
A particularly large bone resulting from myositis ossificans was found in an unusual location, the semimembranosus. Consideration of the radiographic and histological diagnoses are discussed. The importance of being able to diagnose this lesion in young athletes is stressed.

J Othrop Sports Phys Ther 1981;2(4):184-186.

Biomechanics of the Shoulder

Thu, 18 Sep 2008 00:00:00 EST

Dennis L. Hart, Stephen W. Carmichael
The terminology of engineering has made biomechanics unnecessarily confusing and intimidating to many clinicians. Frankel and Burnstein's4 classic text on orthopedic biomechanics was so difficult to understand that it was not fully appreciated. Fortunately, the gap between mechanical engineers and clinicians has been ~losing.'C~o - operation between engineers and clinicians has led to the translation of the confusing mathematical properties of biomechanics into readable and clinically applicable terms (for example, see Frankel and Nordin5). This review will be in keeping with the current trend of basic, clinically applicable biomechanics. Specifically, we propose to review the function of the shoulder girdle, particularly scapulohumeral control of the arm, describing the pertinent mechanical properties. The function of the bones and joints will be,related to their structure and forces applied to them. This review should not be considered an exhaustive biomechanical analysis of the structures involved. References have been provided for that purpose.

J Orthop Sports Phys Ther 1985;6(4):229.334.

Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy - Stephen W. Carmichael, PhD

Myositis Ossificans: Report of an Unusual Case*

Biomechanics of the Shoulder