Quadriceps contusion with compartment syndrome: Evacuation of hematoma in 2 cases

Authors

  • Bo Rööser

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3109/17453678709146462

Abstract

A high intramuscular pressure due to contusion with hematoma developed in the thigh of 2 athletes after moderate blunt muscle trauma. The pain became severe a few hours after the trauma. In both patients a fasciotomy and evacuation of the hematoma was performed. In 1 of the patients, a computed tomogram verified the hematoma preoperatively. The postoperative course was uneventful. A compartment syndrome associated with a major hematoma should be considered as a cause of progressive pain at rest after blunt muscle trauma.

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Published

1987-01-01

How to Cite

Rööser, B. (1987). Quadriceps contusion with compartment syndrome: Evacuation of hematoma in 2 cases. Acta Orthopaedica, 58(2), 170–172. https://doi.org/10.3109/17453678709146462

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