Morel Lavelle Lesion- A Case Report

Dr. Darshan Udyavar; Dr. Alfred Lobo1

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Publication Date: 2024/12/05

Abstract: A 33 year old male, presented to the Emergency department with history of sustaining injuries to his upper limbs and lower limbs. Relevant radiographs showed fractures at the pelvis, right wrist and left leg and patient underwent surgical fixation. Swelling and pain in the right thigh on evaluation showed Morel Lavelle lesion for which suction drain was applied. The same was removed after 1 week once the swelling subsided. During follow ups, it was observed that the patient recovered well and was able to ambulate a month after the trauma.

Keywords: Morel Lavelle Lesion. Suction Drain.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.14280326

PDF: https://ijirst.demo4.arinfotech.co/assets/upload/files/IJISRT24NOV1419.pdf

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