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Spontaneous complete hamstring avulsion causing posterior thigh compartment syndrome

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Location: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2579471/

Description: Complete avulsion of the hamstring muscle group from its ischial origin is an uncommon condition, and has been mostly reported in young athletes. A case is presented in which a middle aged man sustained this injury and developed a compartment syndrome of the thigh, which has not been previously reported. The surgical management of this patient is described.
Spontaneous complete hamstring avulsion causing posterior thigh compartment syndrome. Kwong Y, Patel J, Ramanathan EB. Br J Sports Med. 2006 Aug;40(8):723-4

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Author/Contact: Kwong et al
Institution: Br J Sports Med.
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Language: English

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