Thigh compartment syndrome is uncommon and may go unrecognized ... The iliotibial band is incised for the length of the incision. The vastus lateralis muscle is reflected superiorly and medially ...

Patients with compartment syndrome will have an injury that is associated with limb edema. Patients who are awake and alert can accurately describe the pain and loss of function that is commonly ...

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 ...

A case is reported of chronic exertional compartment syndrome treated by fasciotomy. The decompression procedure was complicated by injury to the saphenous nerve. The importance of accurate placement ...