Bilateral Hyphema - An Unexpected Complication of Exercise Resistance Band Use: A Case Report.
J Emerg Med
; 62(2): e20-e22, 2022 02.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-2159244
ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
Resistance bands commonly used for strength training exercise come with an unexpected risk for ocular trauma. CASE REPORT In this report, we describe an unintended consequence of a 28-year-old man sustaining an unusual injury-bilateral hyphema-as a result of the use of elastic resistance bands. WHY SHOULD AN EMERGENCY PHYSICIAN BE AWARE OF THIS? Resistance bands are commonly used for strength training exercise and, in this case, a potentially severe, vision-threatening injury-traumatic hyphema-occurred. Traumatic hyphema occurs when blood pools in the anterior chamber of the eye, usually as the result of blunt force trauma or penetrating injury. Early recognition of this condition is imperative, as complications of traumatic hyphema, such as intraocular hypertension or rebleeding, can lead to permanent vision loss.Keywords
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International databases
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Wounds, Nonpenetrating
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Wounds, Penetrating
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Eye Injuries
Type of study:
Case report
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Prognostic study
Topics:
Long Covid
Limits:
Adult
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Humans
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Male
Language:
English
Journal:
J Emerg Med
Journal subject:
Emergency Medicine
Year:
2022
Document Type:
Article
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