Muscle hernia

Grade 2 medial vastus muscle rupture with a large defect in the fascia with herniation of muscle tissue

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Clinical information

Painful swelling and function loss after a scooter accident

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Grade 2 medial vastus muscle rupture with a large defect in the fascia with herniation of muscle tissue

Muscle rupture

Defect in the fascia with herniation of muscle tissue

Intact fascia

Cineloops show bulging of the muscle through the defect in the fascia

Muscle hernia

Details

Sex: Male
Age: 17
Body part: Upper leg

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Author

Dr. Taco Geertsma

Retired Radiologist, Gelderse Vallei Hospital

Dr. Taco Geertsma is the founder of UltrasoundCases.info and a retired radiologist and has worked in the Gelderse Vallei hospital from January 1, 1983. till July 1, 2014. He was the head of the ultrasound department for many years.

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