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Posterior thigh compartment syndrome secondary to proximal hamstring avulsion

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Thigh compartment syndrome is a rare clinical entity that requires urgent medical and surgical management due to its potentially severe medical and legal consequences. Although it typically affects a classic patient demographic-most often a young adult following a traffic accident. PRESENTATION OF CASE: This case is unique in that it stems from a compressive hematoma secondary to an avulsion of the proximal hamstring tendon. DISCUSSION: Thigh compartment syndrome can be challenging to diagnose due to its sometimes-misleading clinical presentation. Hamstring rupture is a very rare etiology and may lead to a delay in diagnosis and management, which can have serious consequences. CONCLUSION: We report a rare case of thigh compartment syndrome secondary to hamstring rupture.

Source: International Journal of Surgery Case Reports

DOI: 10.1016/j.ijscr.2024.110747

Authors: Herijaona Manasse Rakotoherisoa, Thomas Daoulas, Manitr'Oliva Iarimanalina Ranaivoson, Marie Fernandez, Aadel Hamdadou, Nacer Debit

Institutions: Centre Hospitalier Régional Universitaire de Brest, Centre Hospitalier Intercommunal de Poissy

Language: English

Topic: Muscle and Compartmental Disorders

Subfield: Surgery

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $1,800