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[Compartment syndrome complicating tennis leg: about a case]
Aniss Chagou1, Hamza Benameur1, Ali Zine1
1Mohammed VI University of Health Sciences (UM6SS), Casablanca, Morocco.
The Pan African Medical Journal
|March 3, 2021
Summary
Tennis leg, a gastrocnemius muscle tear, typically resolves well with treatment. However, this case highlights a rare complication of acute compartment syndrome in a judo athlete requiring emergency surgery.
Area of Science:
- Sports Medicine
- Orthopedic Surgery
- Musculoskeletal Injuries
Background:
- Tennis leg involves gastrocnemius muscle disinsertion.
- Adequate treatment usually leads to favorable outcomes.
- Major complications are uncommon.
Observation:
- A judo athlete presented with right medial gastrocnemius muscle disinsertion.
- The injury was complicated by acute compartment syndrome.
- This is a rare presentation of tennis leg.
Findings:
- The judo athlete's tennis leg progressed to acute compartment syndrome.
- Prompt surgical intervention was necessary.
- This case underscores the potential for severe complications.
Implications:
- Highlights the importance of recognizing and managing rare complications of tennis leg.
- Emphasizes the need for vigilance in athletes with suspected gastrocnemius injuries.
- Suggests that acute compartment syndrome can occur even with seemingly isolated muscle injuries.
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