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Contusions, Myositis Ossificans, and Compartment Syndrome of the Thigh

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Contusions of the thigh are the second most common cause of injury to the thigh in athletes, second only to muscular strains (Beiner and Jokl, J Am Acad Orthop Surg 9:227–37, 2001). Recovery can be quite unpredictable and variable and can lead to significant time away from sport. While the majority of these injuries heal without long-term problem, complications can also be seen. Complications can include large hematoma formation with increased morbidity and healing time, myositis ossificans (potentially seen in up to 20 % of large hematomas), and more rarely the development of compartment syndrome of the thigh or a Morel-Lavallee lesion (Beiner and Jokl, Clin Orthop Relat Res 403S:S110–9, 2002; Viegas et al., Clin Orthop Relat Res 234:232–4, 1986). The following chapter will detail the mechanisms of injury, clinical evaluation, and treatment options to help limit the extent of morbidity from these injuries.

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  1. Department of Family Medicine, University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine, 200 Hawkins Drive, Iowa City, IA, 52242, USA

    Peter Hoth MD

  2. Sports Medicine, Department of Orthopedics and Rehabilitation, University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine, 200 Hawkins Drive, 01018 JPP, Iowa City, IA, 52242, USA

    Annunziato Amendola MD

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    Christopher C. Kaeding

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Hoth, P., Amendola, A. (2014). Contusions, Myositis Ossificans, and Compartment Syndrome of the Thigh. In: Kaeding, C., Borchers, J. (eds) Hamstring and Quadriceps Injuries in Athletes. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4899-7510-2_9

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