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Br J Sports Med 2006;40:723-724 doi:10.1136/bjsm.2005.022749
  • Case Report

Spontaneous complete hamstring avulsion causing posterior thigh compartment syndrome

  1. Y Kwong,
  2. J Patel1
  1. 1University College London Hospitals, London, UK
  1. Correspondence to:
 Dr Kwong
 University College London Hospitals, 235 Euston Road, London NW1 2BU, UK; dryune{at}hotmail.com
  • Accepted 22 November 2005

Abstract

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.

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