Thigh compartment syndrome is uncommon and may go unrecognized. Signs and symptoms include a history of thigh swelling and/or hematoma and pain after minor injury in a patient who is anticoagulated.

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Recently, I have been diagnosed with the condition of meralgia paresthetica. I will periodically get bolts of pain that feels like I’m walking with a sprained ankle. At first it was all a mystery as ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: I think I may have polymyositis. My thigh muscles (specifically, the lateral muscles) are weak and achy. I take a statin, and I don’t like what I read about them. — L.P. ANSWER: ...

We were unable to process your request. Please try again later. If you continue to have this issue please contact [email protected]. A 63-year-old woman developed persistent, insidious, ...

A patient of mine is experiencing recurrent right anterior thigh pain and intermittent numbness in this area. The problem has been present for 3 months and is unchanged during this time period. The ...

Gluteal tendinopathy is usually identified by a tender feeling on the outside of your hip bone, known as your greater trochanter. The pain sometimes spreads down your outer thigh too. The condition, ...

We were unable to process your request. Please try again later. If you continue to have this issue please contact [email protected]. Back to Healio A 41-year-old man presented to Kamuzu ...

The iliotibial (IT) band originates from the level of the greater trochanter as a continuation of the tensor fasciae latae and gluteus muscles. The dense fibrous tissue then travels distally along the ...