The Journal of Trauma: Injury, Infection, and Critical Care · 1983 · 34 citations · 0 references
MedicineOrthopaedic SurgeryOrthopedic SurgeryMusculoskeletal MedicineOrthopedicsTrauma NeurosurgeryHip InjuriesPelvic TraumaPeripheral Nerve InjuryTrauma OrthopedicsBleedingFemoral Nerve SurgeryGroin PainHip Flexion ContractureOperative TreatmentTraumatic Peripheral Nerve Injury
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.