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Bilateral Hyphema - An Unexpected Complication of Exercise Resistance Band Use: A Case Report.
Ford, Elizabeth; Wilkerson, R Gentry.
  • Ford E; Department of Emergency Medicine, University of Maryland Medical Center, Baltimore, Maryland.
  • Wilkerson RG; Department of Emergency Medicine, University of Maryland Medical Center, Baltimore, Maryland.
J Emerg Med ; 62(2): e20-e22, 2022 02.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-2159244
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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.
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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Wounds, Nonpenetrating / Wounds, Penetrating / Eye Injuries Type of study: Case report / Prognostic study Topics: Long Covid Limits: Adult / Humans / Male Language: English Journal: J Emerg Med Journal subject: Emergency Medicine Year: 2022 Document Type: Article

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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Wounds, Nonpenetrating / Wounds, Penetrating / Eye Injuries Type of study: Case report / Prognostic study Topics: Long Covid Limits: Adult / Humans / Male Language: English Journal: J Emerg Med Journal subject: Emergency Medicine Year: 2022 Document Type: Article