prompt diagnosis and management of morel-lavallée lesion: a case report

Background: the morel-lavallée lesion (mll) is an unusual injury that occurs due to shearing forces separating the skin from the underlying layers. this lesion can lead to an infectious hematoma and create a life-threatening condition. case report: a case of a 21-year-old female patient is presented who visited the emergency department after a truck ran over her foot. it was later determined that she had an mll in her thigh. the patient fully recovered using a vacuum-assisted closure. conclusion: it is crucial for orthopedic surgeons to be aware of the diagnostic steps and symptoms to quickly identify and treat mll before it causes irreversible damage to the patient.