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Traumatic rupture of iliacus muscle with femoral nerve paralysis
The Journal of Trauma
|March 1, 1983
Abstract:
Two cases of traumatic rupture of the iliacus muscle are reported. The clinical picture of this condition is characterized by pain in the groin, a tender mass in the iliac fossa, flexion contracture of the hip, and a femoral nerve palsy. Presence of a bleeding tendency should be investigated. Operative treatment is recommended for large hematomas.