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Is the Return to High-Level Athletics Possible After Fasciotomy for a Compartment Syndrome of the Thigh?

Authors :
Machold, Woflgang
Muellner, Thomas
Source :
American Journal of Sports Medicine. May/Jun2000, Vol. 28 Issue 3, p407. 4p. 3 Black and White Photographs.
Publication Year :
2000

Abstract

Presents a case report of a kickboxer who won the world championship again after suffering a compartment syndrome caused by multiple blows to his left thigh. Details on the case report; Performance of a fasciotomy of the entire anterior compartment of the thigh; Importance of the early diagnosis of a compartment syndrome.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
03635465
Volume :
28
Issue :
3
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
American Journal of Sports Medicine
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
3216395
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1177/03635465000280032201