Urinalysis was normal. Radiology confirmed no fracture (figs 1 and 2). A diagnosis of acute anterior compartment syndrome of the right thigh was made, and the patient gave consent for immediate ...

The myoglobin released from the damaged muscle can cause myoglobinuria. As mentioned previously, acute compartment syndrome is more commonly seen as a consequence of trauma, such as a direct blow ...

This case is the first to document acute compartment syndrome of the arm as a complication of intramedullary humeral fixation. Surgeons must be aware of the potential for this complication in the arm.

These complications can be significant, and potentially limb threatening, and include infection, haemorrhage, damage to neurovascular structures and the development of an acute compartment syndrome ...

This is known as acute compartment syndrome. Alternatively, symptoms can develop gradually after exercise and subside with rest, which is referred to as chronic compartment syndrome. You should ...

Myelodysplastic syndrome ... predisposition to acute myeloid leukemia. The causes of MDS remain poorly defined, but several studies have reported the NKT cell compartment of patients with MDS ...