Journal of Musculoskeletal Trauma

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Spontaneous Intramuscular Hematoma associated with Acute Compartment Syndrome after Treatment of Low Molecular Weight Heparin: A Report of Two Cases: Keun Woo Kim, Woo Dong Nam, Kee Hyung Rhyu, Byung Ryul Cho, Yong Hoon Kim, Soo Ik Awe; J Korean Fract Soc 2006;19(1):89-92. Published online January 31, 2006; DOI: https://doi.org/10.12671/jkfs.2006.19.1.89

Abstract: Low-molecular-weight heparin (LMWH) has been considered superior to unfractionated heparin in several facets such as more effective anticoagulant, more predictable bioavailability, and less bleeding complications. We report two cases of LMWH, enoxaparin-induced spontaneous intramuscular hematoma with compartment syndrome of the lower extremity in patients with cardiac problems. The patients were treated with enoxaparin (LMWH) as bridging anticoagulation before use of warfarin due to cardiac problems. At the average 3 days of enoxaparin treatment, large and painful swelling was noticed in the lower extremities without intramuscular injection or trauma. The patients were diagnosed as having compartment syndrome with large intramuscular hematoma by CT. The patients underwent immediate fasciotomy and hematoma evacuation, and recovered without any complications.

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Delayed Intramuscular Hematoma in Iliacus after Blunt Trauma to the Pelvis: Case Report: Chung Soo Hwang, Phil Hyun Chung, Suk Kang, Yong Min Kim, Hyung Ho Oh, Min Hyo Park, Yoon Chul Cho; J Korean Soc Fract 1995;8(3):705-710. Published online July 31, 1995; DOI: https://doi.org/10.12671/jksf.1995.8.3.705

Intramuscular hematoma in inner pelvic wall may not be a common problem for orthopaedic surgeons. It may be associated with fractures of pelvic bone, or bleeding tendency from various reasons.Usually these hematomae are managed conservatively because they have no harmful effect to the patient, their position makes it difficult to approach. Furthermore, the diagnosis of the hematomae is not simple, so suspicion is important for its diagnosis. We experienced one case of delayed intramuscular hematoma in iliacus muscle in a 16-year old boy who had suffered blunt trauma to the pelvic area five weeks before. MRI had a significant role in the diagnosis of the hematoma. After evacuation of the hematoma, the patient recovered to normal status. Concerning about its unusual course and diagnostic significances of MRI, we report this case after reviewing of the Iiteratures.

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