<P> Fibrodysplasia ossificans progressiva ( FOP ) is an extremely rare connective tissue disease . The disease is caused by a mutation of the body 's repair mechanism , which causes fibrous tissue ( including muscle , tendon , and ligament ) to be ossified spontaneously or when damaged . In many cases , injuries can cause joints to become permanently frozen in place . Surgical removal of the extra bone growths has been shown to cause the body to `` repair '' the affected area with even more bone . </P>
<P> Fibrodysplasia ossificans progressiva ( FOP ) is an extremely rare connective tissue disease . The disease is caused by a mutation of the body 's repair mechanism , which causes fibrous tissue ( including muscle , tendon , and ligament ) to be ossified spontaneously or when damaged . In many cases , injuries can cause joints to become permanently frozen in place . Surgical removal of the extra bone growths has been shown to cause the body to `` repair '' the affected area with even more bone . </P>
what is the disease that turns muscle into bone
what is the disease that turns muscle into bone
Fibrodysplasia ossificans progressiva ( FOP )
Fibrodysplasia ossificans progressiva ( FOP )