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KMID : 0860920180200010038
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Journal of the Korean Association EMG-Electrodiagnostic Medicine
2018 Volume.20 No. 1 p.38 ~ p.41
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A Case Report of Iatrogenic Hematoma on Anterior Tibialis Muscle after Electromyography
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Moon Won-Sik
Kang In-Hyun
Choi Jong-Kyoung
Hwang Ki-Hun
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Abstract
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Needle electromyography (EMG) is valid investigation routinely performed by physiatrists and neurologists, and quite safe when performed by an experienced examiner. Needle EMG is generally well tolerated and rarely thought to be associated with any significant side effects, other than mild pain, so practitioners usually overlook any potential complications. However, needle EMG is an invasive procedure and under certain situations has the potential to be associated with bleeding complications such as hematoma or acute compartment syndrome (ACS). We report a case of ACS after EMG in the left lower extremity that led to a lawsuit. To prevent complications such as hematoma and ACS resulting from needle EMG, we should be familiar with the clinical features of ACS and perform immediate evaluation and treatment to improve patient prognosis.
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KEYWORD
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hematoma, electromyography, compartment syndrome
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