Prognosis for recovery 4 – 6 weeks (possibly longer)

Patient was treated within 40 minutes of injury with a 70 minute session of HBO. Following his treatment his thigh circumference was reduced by 3 cm from its pre-treatment measurement. He also reported reduction in pain. When patient reported for treatment the following day he had discarded his crutches he relied on the day before and had already regained about 50% of his flexion. Following a further five HBO’s he had regained 90% of his range of motion and was able to ride an exercise bike and stairmaster. He resumed his sporting activities at full fitness eight days after injury.