title: Muscular herniation of the lower extremities.
abstract: Fascial defects are encountered infrequently by physicians who manage disorders of the lower extremities. The correct diagnosis of this condition is important, because the treatment is forthright and will bring the patient relief from symptoms. This article reviews the literature and attempts to aid the clinician in understanding this condition and its treatment. Two illustrative cases are presented.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Lahey Hitchcock Medical Center, Burlington, Massachusetts, USA.
authors.forename: T J
authors.initials: TJ
authors.lastname: Egan
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Lemos
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Iorio
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D001265:Athletic Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery; D001707:Biopsy, Needle; D005205:Fascia / Q000473:pathology* / Q000503:physiopathology; D000071938:Fasciotomy; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006547:Hernia / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000503:physiopathology; D059685:Herniorrhaphy; D006801:Humans; D007869:Leg Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D008297:Male; D009135:Muscular Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery*