Massive Psoas Haematoma Causing Lumbar Plexus Palsy: A Case Report

An 84-year-old man who was receiving oral anticoagulation therapy presented with complete lumbar plexus palsy caused by a massive psoas haematoma. Conservative treatment rather than drainage of the haematoma was undertaken, because of the risk of bleeding complications and mortality. At the one-year...

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Main Authors: Xavier Conesa, Oscar Ares, Roberto Seijas
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SAGE Publishing 2012-04-01
Series:Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1177/230949901202000119