Deep-vein Thrombosis in Runners. Beware the Limping Athlete
Keywords:
Sports Medicine, Muscles, Thrombosis, Venous, Running
Abstract
The history of three runners are described. They presented with calf pains, initially thought to be muscle tears. Venograms demonstrated deep-vein thrombosis with progression to the femoral veins in two subjects. The mechanism, recognition is reviewed and related to the three patients.
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Case studies
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