A GP guide to haematomas of the thigh
With a variety of options available for investigation and management, this relatively common sports injury often has a favourable outcome.
Haematomas caused by sport trauma require careful clinical evaluation and timely treatment in order to ensure a good functional outcome.1
Haematomas account for up to 12% of sport injuries.
Without appropriate early intervention and management, they may cause prolonged disability and in some instances, serious complications.2
Severe compression of the muscle against the femur results in direct tissue injury, causing tissue rupture.
