Irreversible muscle damage in bodybuilding due to long-term intramuscular oil injecti

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Int J Sports Med. 2012 Oct;33(10):829-34. Epub 2012 May 16.

Irreversible muscle damage in bodybuilding due to long-term intramuscular oil injection.

Banke IJ, Prodinger PM, Waldt S, Weirich G, Holzapfel BM, Gradinger R, Rechl H.
Source

Clinic of Orthopaedics and Sports Orthopaedics, Klinikum Rechts der Isar der Technischen Universität München, München, Germany. ingo.banke@gmx.net

Abstract

Intramuscular oil injections generating slowly degrading oil-based depots represent a controversial subject in bodybuilding and fitness. However they seem to be commonly reported in a large number of non-medical reports, movies and application protocols for 'site-injections'. Surprisingly the impact of long-term (ab)use on the musculature as well as potential side-effects compromising health and sports ability are lacking in the medical literature. We present the case of a 40 year old male semi-professional bodybuilder with systemic infection and painful reddened swellings of the right upper arm forcing him to discontinue weightlifting. Over the last 8 years he daily self-injected sterilized sesame seed oil at numerous intramuscular locations for the purpose of massive muscle building. Whole body MRI showed more than 100 intramuscular rather than subcutaneous oil cysts and loss of normal muscle anatomy. 2-step septic surgery of the right upper arm revealed pus-filled cystic scar tissue with the near-complete absence of normal muscle. MRI 1 year later revealed the absence of relevant muscle regeneration. Persistent pain and inability to perform normal weight training were evident for at least 3 years post-surgery. This alarming finding indicating irreversible muscle mutilation may hopefully discourage people interested in bodybuilding and fitness from oil-injections. The impact of such chronic tissue stress on other diseases like malignancy remains to be determined.

© Georg Thieme Verlag KG Stuttgart · New York.

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looks like an abuse of SEO in his case was sesame seed oil.

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i was thinking about trying a small run of SEO to peak my bi's more than they would be otherwise, but i'm quite turned off after reading things like this...not to mention, what i imagine the pain would be, repeatedly pushing that much oil into a small muscle

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Painful muscle fibrosis following synthol injections in a bodybuilder: a case report.

Ghandourah S, Hofer MJ, Kießling A, El-Zayat B, Schofer MD.
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Department of Orthopaedics, University Hospital Marburg, Baldingerstrasse, Marburg 35033, Germany. ghandour@med.uni-marburg.de.

Abstract

INTRODUCTION:

Synthol is a site enhancement oil used by bodybuilders to boost the cosmetic appearance of muscles. Here, we describe the case of a patient with severe side effects following repeated intramuscular injections of synthol in his right biceps muscle.
CASE PRESENTATION:

A 29-year-old Middle Eastern male bodybuilder, following intramuscular injections of synthol five years ago, presented with painful pressure in his right upper arm. On presentation to our clinic, his muscle appeared disfigured. Magnetic resonance imaging revealed scattered cystic fatty lesions in the muscle. The affected part was surgically removed and histopathology showed inflammatory changes with fibrosis and a so-called Swiss cheese pattern.
CONCLUSION:

Synthol injections that are used for the short-term enhancement of muscle appearance by bodybuilders bear the danger of long-term painful muscle fibrosis and disfigurement.

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Bro, you know there is Synthol and Synthol, its impossible to say what these guys injected and how and who. We know most of the pro's use it. They know how and what and mostly have an expert to inject and to inject the right amount of MCT.

Did some blogposts on this subject since it interests me very much.
http://juicedmuscle.com/jmblog/conte...ess-or-madness
http://juicedmuscle.com/jmblog/conte...ections-part-2
http://juicedmuscle.com/jmblog/conte...-after-synthol
http://juicedmuscle.com/jmblog/conte...ody-dysmorphia

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Int J Sports Med. 2012 Oct;33(10):829-34. Epub 2012 May 16.

Irreversible muscle damage in bodybuilding due to long-term intramuscular oil injection.

Banke IJ, Prodinger PM, Waldt S, Weirich G, Holzapfel BM, Gradinger R, Rechl H.
Source

Clinic of Orthopaedics and Sports Orthopaedics, Klinikum Rechts der Isar der Technischen Universität München, München, Germany. ingo.banke@gmx.net

Abstract

Intramuscular oil injections generating slowly degrading oil-based depots represent a controversial subject in bodybuilding and fitness. However they seem to be commonly reported in a large number of non-medical reports, movies and application protocols for 'site-injections'. Surprisingly the impact of long-term (ab)use on the musculature as well as potential side-effects compromising health and sports ability are lacking in the medical literature. We present the case of a 40 year old male semi-professional bodybuilder with systemic infection and painful reddened swellings of the right upper arm forcing him to discontinue weightlifting. Over the last 8 years he daily self-injected sterilized sesame seed oil at numerous intramuscular locations for the purpose of massive muscle building. Whole body MRI showed more than 100 intramuscular rather than subcutaneous oil cysts and loss of normal muscle anatomy. 2-step septic surgery of the right upper arm revealed pus-filled cystic scar tissue with the near-complete absence of normal muscle. MRI 1 year later revealed the absence of relevant muscle regeneration. Persistent pain and inability to perform normal weight training were evident for at least 3 years post-surgery. This alarming finding indicating irreversible muscle mutilation may hopefully discourage people interested in bodybuilding and fitness from oil-injections. The impact of such chronic tissue stress on other diseases like malignancy remains to be determined.

© Georg Thieme Verlag KG Stuttgart · New York.

Interesting.
synthol products such as synthetic and synthol CREATE their "implant" by gIVING you temporary gains and left over scar tissue. The scar tissue is created because the oil is not meant to be there. Your body realizes this and tries to push it out, leaving over scar tissue from the damage. If you are looking for a safe alternative, try painless pumps. This is NOT 'synthol' but is done, and compared the same way. it agrees with your body so it wont try to flush it out, nor will it leave damaging affects. since it is a synthetic make up of your natural oils, the permanent gains can stay there. the only way you can get scar tissue from this stuff is from a dull needle or something!