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Smith SR, Luthringer TA, Kogan M, Simcock X. Pediatric Forearm Muscle Herniation Treated With an Acellular Dermal Allograft. JOURNAL OF HAND SURGERY GLOBAL ONLINE 2023; 5:711-714. [PMID: 37790833 PMCID: PMC10543804 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhsg.2023.06.018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/18/2023] [Accepted: 06/24/2023] [Indexed: 10/05/2023] Open
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Muscle herniations occur through acquired fascial defects in the lower extremities; upper-extremity herniations are rare. The affected patients are typically adult men engaging in strenuous exercise or with injury; pediatric cases are infrequent. We a pediatric patient with a symptomatic, forearm herniation treated with fascial defect closure using an acellular dermal allograft. This case report highlights not only the presence of this rare condition in pediatrics but also a safe and viable treatment option for this patient population. The patient presented with pain and soft-tissue swelling of the forearm, was diagnosed with muscular herniation, and was surgically treated with fascial defect closure using an acellular dermal allograft. All symptoms resolved, without the recurrence of herniation and with return to sport. Upper-extremity muscle herniations are rare but should be considered in pediatric patients following trauma/surgery and can be treated successfully with acellular dermal allografts.
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- Shelby R. Smith
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, IL
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, IL
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, IL
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, IL
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Değer GU, Gorgun B, Koçak S, Hız VMM. Semimembranosus: A Rare Muscle Herniation and Review of the Literature. Cureus 2023; 15:e40001. [PMID: 37416018 PMCID: PMC10322166 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.40001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 06/05/2023] [Indexed: 07/08/2023] Open
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Extremity muscle hernias are rare pathologies, most of which are managed conservatively. In symptomatic cases, surgical intervention may be required. This study represents a case of a rarer muscle hernia, semimembranosus, in a 43-year-old patient and describes the surgical technique of grafting with synthetic nonabsorbable polypropylene surgical mesh as well as the review of the literature about extremity muscle hernias.
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- Göker Utku Değer
- Orthopedics and Traumatology, Beykoz State Hospital, Istanbul, TUR
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- Pediatric Orthopedics, Ortopediatri Istanbul Academy of Pediatric Orthopaedics, Istanbul, TUR
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- Orthopedics and Traumatology, Kanuni Education and Research Hospital, Istanbul, TUR
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- Orthopedics and Traumatology, İstanbul University - Cerrahpasa, Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine, Istanbul, TUR
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Pitot MA, Powell GM, Holcomb R, Tiegs-Heiden CA, Baffour FI, Collins MS, Glazebrook KN. Multimodality evaluation of transfascial muscle and other soft tissue herniations of the extremities. Skeletal Radiol 2023; 52:1-8. [PMID: 35835878 DOI: 10.1007/s00256-022-04121-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/24/2022] [Revised: 07/06/2022] [Accepted: 07/08/2022] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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This review illustrates the multimodality assessment of transfascial muscle and other soft tissue herniations of the extremities. Transfascial herniations of the extremities can develop from congenital or acquired disruptions of the deep fascia, resulting in herniation of the underlying muscle, nerve, or soft tissue tumor into the subcutaneous tissues. While most patients present with a painless subcutaneous nodule that may change in size with muscle activation, some may experience focal or diffuse extremity symptoms such as pain and paresthesias. Although the diagnosis may be clinically suspected, radiologic evaluation is useful for definitive diagnosis and characterization. Ultrasound is the preferred modality for initial workup through a focused and dynamic examination. Magnetic resonance imaging can be utilized for equivocal, complicated, and preoperative cases. Computed tomography is less useful in the evaluation of transfascial herniations in the extremities due to similarities in the attenuation between muscle and fascia, which can decrease the conspicuity of small defects.
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- Marika A Pitot
- Department of Radiology, Mayo Clinic, 200 1st Street SW, MN, 55902, Rochester, USA
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- Department of Radiology, Mayo Clinic, 200 1st Street SW, MN, 55902, Rochester, USA
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- Department of Radiology, Mayo Clinic, 200 1st Street SW, MN, 55902, Rochester, USA
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- Department of Radiology, Mayo Clinic, 200 1st Street SW, MN, 55902, Rochester, USA.
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- Department of Radiology, Mayo Clinic, 200 1st Street SW, MN, 55902, Rochester, USA
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- Department of Radiology, Mayo Clinic, 200 1st Street SW, MN, 55902, Rochester, USA
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Quaranta M, Poeta N, Oliva F, Maffulli N. Muscle herniae: Conservative and surgical management. Systematic review. Surgeon 2022; 21:181-189. [PMID: 35292215 DOI: 10.1016/j.surge.2022.02.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/24/2021] [Revised: 01/19/2022] [Accepted: 02/09/2022] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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BACKGROUND Muscle herniae are often unrecognized. The primary objective of this systematic review is to evaluate the outcomes of conservative and surgical management for muscle herniae. The secondary objective is to define the most appropriate management for muscle herniae depending on aetiology and size of the fascial defect. METHODS The PRISMA guidelines were used to organize this systematic review to assess the different management modalities and identify possible criteria useful to guide the management of muscle herniae. An electronic search of PubMed and Scopus databases was performed. RESULTS A total of 132 patients were identified. Conservative management was carried out in 22 (16.7%) patients, and 110 (83.3%) patients underwent surgical procedures. Pain was reported in 3/22 (13.6%) patients managed conservatively. Post-surgical pain was reported in 0/5 (0%) patients treated with autologous graft repair, 1/15 (6.7%) patient with mesh repair, 2/13 (15.4%) patients with direct repair and 11/77 (14.3%) patients with fasciotomy. Return to normal activity was possible in 16/22 (72.7%) patients treated conservatively, 5/5 (100%) patients undergoing autologous graft repair, 13/15 (86.7%) with mesh repair, 62/77 (80.52%) with fasciotomy and 4/12 (33.3%) with direct repair. CONCLUSION In congenital muscle herniae, fasciotomy should be considered the surgical choice to prevent complications. In post-traumatic muscle hernia, a small fascial defect can be treated with the direct suture repair, while mesh repair and autologous graft repair should be considered the most appropriate procedures to avoid severe complications such as compartment syndrome.
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- Marco Quaranta
- Department of Musculoskeletal Disorders, Faculty of Medicine and Surgery, University of Salerno, 84084 Baronissi, Italy; Clinica Ortopedica, Ospedale San Giovanni di Dio e Ruggi D'Aragona, 84131 Salerno, Italy.
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- Department of Musculoskeletal Disorders, Faculty of Medicine and Surgery, University of Salerno, 84084 Baronissi, Italy; Clinica Ortopedica, Ospedale San Giovanni di Dio e Ruggi D'Aragona, 84131 Salerno, Italy.
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- Department of Musculoskeletal Disorders, Faculty of Medicine and Surgery, University of Salerno, 84084 Baronissi, Italy; Clinica Ortopedica, Ospedale San Giovanni di Dio e Ruggi D'Aragona, 84131 Salerno, Italy.
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- Department of Musculoskeletal Disorders, Faculty of Medicine and Surgery, University of Salerno, 84084 Baronissi, Italy; Clinica Ortopedica, Ospedale San Giovanni di Dio e Ruggi D'Aragona, 84131 Salerno, Italy; Queen Mary University of London, Barts and the London School of Medicine and Dentistry, Centre for Sports and Exercise Medicine, Mile End Hospital, 275 Bancroft Road, London E1 4DG, England, UK; Keele University, Faculty of Medicine, School of Pharmacy and Bioengineering, Guy Hilton Research Centre, Thornburrow Drive, Hartshill, Stoke-on-Trent, ST4 7QB, England, UK.
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Muscle Hernias in the Upper Limb: Treatment and Literature Review. J Hand Surg Am 2022; 47:288.e1-288.e4. [PMID: 34154854 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhsa.2021.04.032] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/11/2019] [Revised: 02/15/2021] [Accepted: 04/26/2021] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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PURPOSE A muscle hernia is defined as a protrusion of the muscle belly through an acquired or congenital fascial defect. A nontraumatic herniation may occur through congenital fascial defects or be acquired by means of exertion, blunt trauma, or a penetrating injury. In this study, our aim was to review our experience with this rare condition and report the results of surgical treatment of these cases. METHODS During the period between January 1, 2014, and August 30, 2018, 12 cases of symptomatic muscle hernia in the upper limb were included in our study: 9 cases involving the forearm and 3 cases involving the arm. All patients underwent direct repair of their fascial defect with overlapping of the deep fascia using nonabsorbable sutures. RESULTS There were improvements in postoperative pain, swelling, appearance, weakness, and paresthesia. There was significant improvement in the Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand score from a mean of 51.8 before surgery to 6.9 after surgery. The mean period to return to activities of daily living was 18 days (range, 15-20 days). CONCLUSIONS Muscle hernia in the upper limb is an uncommon condition that can be successfully treated. TYPE OF STUDY/LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Therapeutic IV.
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Dyson K, Palan J, Mangwani J. Bilateral non-traumatic lower leg fascial defects causing peroneal muscle herniation and novel use of a GraftJacket to repair the fascial defect. J Clin Orthop Trauma 2019; 10:879-883. [PMID: 31528061 PMCID: PMC6739491 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcot.2018.09.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/22/2018] [Revised: 08/20/2018] [Accepted: 09/19/2018] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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Constitutional bilateral defects in the peroneal fascial compartment leading to muscle herniation are extremely rare. We present the case of a twenty-nine year old male carpenter with non-traumatic bilateral peroneal fascial defects, in which the symptomatic right side was successfully repaired using a GraftJacket®. This case report highlights the need for clinicians to remain aware of the diagnosis of muscle herniation as a cause of a painful mass in the lower limbs, especially when related to exercise. The judicious use of further imaging such as ultrasound in combination with MRI can be useful in differentiating a muscle hernia from other more sinister causes, such as malignancy.
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- Kathryn Dyson
- Corresponding author. Academic Team of Musculoskeletal Surgery, Leicester General Hospital, Gwendolin Road, Leicester, LE5 4PW, England, UK.
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The value of ultrasound in the preoperative diagnosis of muscle herniation: A comparison with magnetic resonance imaging. Eur J Radiol 2017; 94:191-194. [PMID: 28712696 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejrad.2017.06.026] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/27/2017] [Revised: 06/08/2017] [Accepted: 06/26/2017] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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OBJECTIVES To evaluate the clinic value of ultrasound (US) in the diagnosis of muscle herniation. METHODS This retrospective study was performed on 26 patients with muscle herniation confirmed by surgery. All patients were examined by US and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) preoperatively. The final histopathologic findings were retrospectively compared with the results of US and MRI. RESULTS The accuracy of ultrasonography and MRI were 92.3%(24/26) and 84.6%(22/26) respectively. There was no significant difference between two methods (χ2=0.25, P>0.05). CONCLUSIONS US can be used to observe the shape, size, location, internal echo and fascial defect of the mass of muscle herniation in a dynamical way. Ultrasound is a convenient method with high accuracy, it can be used as the first choice of imaging modality for the diagnosis of muscle herniation.
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Cormier DJ, Gellhorn AC, Singh JR. Soleus Muscle Herniation With Magnetic Resonance Imaging and Ultrasound Correlation in a Female Long-Distance Runner: A Case Report. PM R 2016; 9:529-532. [PMID: 27840296 DOI: 10.1016/j.pmrj.2016.10.021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/09/2015] [Revised: 10/17/2016] [Accepted: 10/29/2016] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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This is a case of a 40-year-old female endurance athlete with right leg pain while running. A comprehensive workup revealed a fascial defect with soleus muscle herniation. Although historically in many practice settings magnetic resonance imaging is the diagnostic imaging modality of choice for suspected muscle herniation through the fascia, the use of ultrasound is increasing because of lower cost, ease of access, and dynamic evaluation. To the authors' knowledge, there has not been a direct comparison between the accuracy of magnetic resonance imaging versus ultrasound in determining the size or location of a soleus muscle herniation. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Not applicable.
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- David J Cormier
- Division of Rehabilitation Medicine, Weill Cornell Medical College, New York, NY; New York-Presbyterian Hospital, New York, NY(∗)
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- Division of Rehabilitation Medicine, Weill Cornell Medical College, New York, NY; New York-Presbyterian Hospital, New York, NY(†)
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- Division of Rehabilitation Medicine, Weill Cornell Medical College, Baker 16(th) FL, 525 E 68th Street, New York, NY 10065; New York-Presbyterian Hospital, New York, NY(‡).
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Symptomatic non-traumatic muscle hernia in the dorsal forearm. JPRAS Open 2015. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jpra.2014.12.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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Çarli AB, Turgut H, Bozkurt Y. Choosing the right imaging method in muscle hernias: musculoskeletal ultrasonography. J Sports Sci 2015; 33:1919-21. [DOI: 10.1080/02640414.2015.1017735] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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Kramer DE, Pace JL, Jarrett DY, Zurakowski D, Kocher MS, Micheli LJ. Diagnosis and management of symptomatic muscle herniation of the extremities: a retrospective review. Am J Sports Med 2013; 41:2174-80. [PMID: 23813801 DOI: 10.1177/0363546513493598] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/31/2023]
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BACKGROUND There is a paucity of published literature on diagnosis and surgical management of muscle herniation of the extremities, with most reported cases involving military personnel and men aged 18 to 40 years. Hypothesis/ PURPOSE The purpose of this study is to describe the presentation, diagnosis, and results of fasciotomy for symptomatic muscle herniation in young athletes. We hypothesize that fasciotomy can be a safe and effective treatment option that allows the majority of athletes to return to sports. STUDY DESIGN Case series; Level of evidence, 4. METHODS From 2001 to 2011, 26 athletes (19 women; 11 runners) with a mean age 19.0 ± 4.0 years (range, 14.2-28.4 years) underwent fasciotomy for symptomatic muscle herniation at the authors' institution. Retrospective chart review recorded pertinent patient data and clinical course. Questionnaires were sent to all patients to assess satisfaction with surgery, ability to return to sports, and residual symptoms. RESULTS Muscle hernias were classified as primary (n = 8, 31%), postsurgical (n = 8, 31%), and associated with underlying untreated chronic exertional compartment syndrome (n = 10, 38%). The tibialis anterior muscle (n = 12, 46%) was most commonly involved. The mean time from onset of symptoms to surgery was 15.1 ± 8.6 months (range, 3-38 months). Dynamic ultrasound (5/6 patients, 83%) was more accurate than magnetic resonance imaging (3/18, 17%) at identifying the hernia. At median follow-up of 28 months (range, 12-127 months), 17 patients (65%) had returned to sports. Seventeen patients (65%) completed the postoperative questionnaire; 14 reported being satisfied with their results (82%). Mild residual symptoms were common (9 of 17 respondents, 53%), especially in runners (5 of 7, 71%), all of whom were satisfied with surgery. Patients with a postsurgical muscle herniation took the longest to return to sports and were the least likely to return to sports, had the highest rate of dissatisfaction with surgery, and were most likely to have persistent symptoms not improved by surgery. CONCLUSION Fasciotomy is a safe surgical option for symptomatic muscle herniation in young athletes. Many patients are able to return to sports and most are satisfied with surgery. Residual symptoms are common, especially in runners. Patients with postsurgical muscle herniations may have the worst clinical outcome.
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- Dennis E Kramer
- Division of Sports Medicine, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Boston Children's Hospital, 300 Longwood Ave, Boston, MA 02115, USA.
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US diagnosis of pediatric muscle hernias of the lower extremities. Pediatr Radiol 2013; 43 Suppl 1:S2-7. [PMID: 23478915 DOI: 10.1007/s00247-012-2347-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/20/2011] [Revised: 09/27/2011] [Accepted: 10/05/2011] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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Muscle hernias result from the protrusion of muscle through acquired or congenital fascial defects. They most often occur in the lower extremities of young adults, typically men. There has been limited description in the literature of this entity in children. Our purpose is to evaluate the demographics, presentation and imaging findings of muscle hernias diagnosed by US in our pediatric patient population. We conducted a retrospective review of all lower extremity muscle hernias diagnosed by US in patients younger than 19 years of age, from January 2001 to March 2011, evaluating the reason for referral, imaging performed before and after US, and subsequent clinical course. Sixteen children were diagnosed with muscle hernia by US, 11 girls and 5 boys, ages 3 to 18 years (mean 13.8). Sixty-nine percent (n = 11) involved the tibialis anterior. Clinical suspicion for muscle hernia was present in seven patients (44%). Of the four cases where MR was performed before US, three were interpreted as normal. In 13 cases (81%), the radiologist reported that dynamic imaging with provocative maneuvers (plantar flexion, standing, squatting) was either necessary or helpful in visualizing the muscle hernia. Four children had surgery to treat symptoms. Muscle hernias are often not suspected clinically in children. US with dynamic imaging and provocative maneuvers is key to diagnosis. US confirmation of a muscle hernia provides a reassuring diagnosis and helps exclude the presence of an aggressive lesion. Surgical intervention is an option for persistent symptoms, but is often not necessary.
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Sanders BS, Bruce J, Robertson J. Treatment of a symptomatic forearm muscle herniation with a mesh graft. Sports Health 2012; 3:179-81. [PMID: 23016006 PMCID: PMC3445139 DOI: 10.1177/1941738111398616] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/03/2022] Open
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Symptomatic muscle herniations are an unusual cause of upper extremity pain in the athlete that is rarely reported in the literature. Out of 18 reported cases of upper extremity herniations, only 3 were caused by strenuous exertion. This article describes a successful repair of a 21-year-old rock climber’s ventral forearm herniation with polypropylene mesh.
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Bergmann G, Ciritsis BD, Wanner GA, Simmen HP, Werner CM, Osterhoff G. Gastrocnemius muscle herniation as a rare differential diagnosis of ankle sprain: case report and review of the literature. Patient Saf Surg 2012; 6:5. [PMID: 22417228 PMCID: PMC3320538 DOI: 10.1186/1754-9493-6-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/06/2011] [Accepted: 03/14/2012] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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Background Muscle herniation of the leg is a rare clinical entity. Yet, knowing this condition is necessary to avoid misdiagnosis and delayed treatment. In the extremities, muscle herniation most commonly occurs as a result of an acquired fascial defect, often due to trauma. Different treatment options for symptomatic extremity muscle herniation in the extremities, including conservative treatment, fasciotomy and mesh repair have been described. Case presentation We present the case of a patient who presented with prolonged symptoms after an ankle sprain. The clinical picture showed a fascial insufficiency with muscle bulging under tension. Ultrasound and MRI imaging confirmed the diagnosis of muscle hernia of the medial gastrocnemius on the right leg. Conservative treatment did not lead to success. Therefore, the fascial defect was treated surgically by repairing the muscle herniation using a synthetic vicryl propylene patch. Conclusions Muscle hernias should be taken into consideration as a rare differential diagnosis whenever patients present with persisting pain or soft tissue swelling after ankle sprain. Diagnosis is mainly based on clinical aspect and physical examination, but can be confirmed by radiologic imaging techniques, including (dynamic) ultrasound and MRI. If conservative treatment fails, we recommend the closure with mesh patches for large fascial defects.
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- Greta Bergmann
- Department of Surgery, Division of Trauma Surgery, University Hospital Zürich, Zürich, Switzerland.
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Repair of symptomatic forearm hernias using acellular dermal matrix--two case reports. J Hand Surg Am 2010; 35:2053-6. [PMID: 20961702 PMCID: PMC4382675 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhsa.2010.07.035] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/28/2010] [Revised: 07/26/2010] [Accepted: 07/29/2010] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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Symptomatic forearm hernias are troublesome conditions infrequently presented in the literature. We describe a novel approach using cadaveric acellular dermal matrix in an inlay technique to restore fascia integrity. In 2 patients who perform heavy labor, this technique resolved their hernia-related symptoms and allowed them to resume work activities.
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Ceyhan AM, Chen W, Yener M, Yildirim M, Yesildag A, Akkaya VB. Bilateral tibialis anterior muscle herniation simulating a soft tissue tumour in a young amateur football player. Australas J Dermatol 2010; 51:142-4. [PMID: 20546224 DOI: 10.1111/j.1440-0960.2009.00615.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Muscle herniation is a focal protrusion of muscle tissue through a defect in the deep fascial layer. Anterior tibial muscle is the most commonly affected muscle of the lower extremities because its fascia is the most vulnerable to trauma. Clinically it is characterized by asymptomatic or painful, skin-coloured, soft, subcutaneous nodules of various size depending on the position. The diagnosis is usually made clinically based on its typical manifestations, but ultrasonographic examination is useful for detecting the fascial defect and excluding other conditions caused by soft tissue tumours such as lipomas, angiolipomas, fibromas, schwannomas or varicosities. Although this entity is not rare, it has been less well documented in the dermatological literature. We report a case of bilateral tibialis anterior muscle herniation mimicking a soft tissue tumour in a young amateur football player.
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- Ali Murat Ceyhan
- Department of Dermatology, Faculty of Medicine, Suleyman Demirel University, Isparta, Turkey.
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Khalid KA, Mah ET. Treatment of a symptomatic forearm muscle herniation with a wrap-around fascia lata graft. J Hand Microsurg 2009; 1:54-9. [PMID: 23129933 DOI: 10.1007/s12593-009-0004-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/02/2009] [Accepted: 03/05/2009] [Indexed: 11/28/2022] Open
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Muscle herniation in the extremity is a well-recognized cause of symptomatic pain on exertion. Only 17 cases involving the upper limb has been previously described, 11 of them involving the anterior compartment of the forearm and only 2 were caused by strenuous exertion. Treatment for this condition ranged from nonsurgical, primary closure with palmaris longus interweave, formal fasciotomy, to closure with a tensor fascia lata graft.This is a study of a 28-year-old man who had a symptomatic swelling on the volar aspect of his left forearm while working on a car-door assembly line that resulted in a significant decreased of his grip strength, work capacity and median nerve symptoms. It did not improve after 6 months of conservative management including hand therapy and splintage. The patient subsequently underwent a tensor fascia lata graft wrap-around. Postoperatively his symptoms resolved with improvement in his grip strength and hand function. The rationale for the treatment option chosen is discussed.
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- Kamarul A Khalid
- Department of Orthopedics and Trauma, The Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Adelaide, Australia
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