Publication:
Ultrasound therapy in rectus sheath hematoma

Loading...
Thumbnail Image
Date
2005-04-01
relationships.isAuthorOfPublication
relationships.isSecondaryAuthorOf
relationships.isDirectorOf
Authors
Sánchez Garre, Juan ; Madrigal, Manuel ; Zuazu, Isabel ; Berná Mestre, Juan de Dios ; Berná Serna, Juan De Dios
item.page.secondaryauthor
item.page.director
Publisher
Oxford University Press
publication.page.editor
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1093/ptj/85.4.352
item.page.type
info:eu-repo/semantics/article
Description
© 2005 American Physical Therapy Association. This document is the Published Manuscript version of a Published Work that appeared in final form in Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation Journal. To access the final edited and published work see https://doi.org/10.1093/ptj/85.4.352
Abstract
Ultrasound (US) is one of the most common modalities used in intervention for musculoskeletal disorders, although its effectiveness is debated. The purpose of this case report is to describe the intervention, including the use of US, in the management of a large rectus sheath hematoma (RSH) in a patient receiving anticoagulant therapy. The patient was a 62-year-old woman with RSH who was receiving oral anticoagulant therapy and had a history of bouts of coughing. Computed tomographic scans verified the diagnosis of RSH. The report describes the patient examination, management, intervention, and outcomes. The intervention, including the use of US therapy, may have enabled a rapid resolution of the hematoma. This case report illustrates how US may be a useful modality for complementary management of RSH, helping the reabsorption of the hematoma.
Citation
Physical Therapy, 2005, Vol. 85, Issue 4, pp. 352–357 https://doi.org/10.1093/ptj/85.4.352
item.page.embargo
Collections