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The indications and methods of fasciotomy for acute compartment syndrome have been well documented. There has not been much attention paid to postoperative care, especially the management of the open wound produced. The common practice is to cover the wound with a split-skin graft if there is any difficulty with attempted closure. The resultant appearance may not be acceptable to the patient nor may the need to stay in hospital while the skin graft heals. A method relying on the elasticity of the skin which can also be used in out-patients is described.
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Compartment Syndromes/surgery , Fasciotomy , Wound Healing , Acute Disease , Ambulatory Care/methods , Bandages , Humans , Postoperative Care/methodsABSTRACT
A case of a healthy athlete with simultaneous rupture of quadriceps tendon and rupture of the contralateral patella tendon is reported. Both tendons rupturing in the same patient is rare and this is the first reported case in a previously healthy person. Different mechanisms are implicated in the different ruptures. The rarity is because the simultaneous presence of contributory factors for either injury in the same person is uncommon.
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Knee Injuries/etiology , Tendon Injuries , Weight Lifting/injuries , Athletic Injuries/etiology , Humans , Knee , Male , Middle Aged , Rupture , ThighABSTRACT
A report of a case of osteochondral fracture of the lateral femoral condyle in a patient doing a karate kick. The problems related to fixation of osteochondral fragments with protruding screws are highlighted and the suitability of Herbert screw fixation noted.
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Cartilage, Articular/injuries , Femoral Fractures/etiology , Knee Injuries/etiology , Martial Arts/injuries , Adolescent , Bone Screws , Cartilage, Articular/surgery , Femoral Fractures/surgery , Fracture Fixation, Internal/instrumentation , Fracture Fixation, Internal/methods , Humans , Knee Injuries/surgery , MaleABSTRACT
Bungee running, a new sport related to bungee jumping, is fast becoming more common. This report of two cases of injury associated with it shows the need for safety precautions during the game.
