He complained only of pain on flexion and extension of the left leg. His hematocrit ... underwent an emergency right thigh fasciotomy based on suspected compartment syndrome.

He was non-weight bearing on the affected leg. On examination his right thigh was swollen with a small area ... Radiology confirmed no fracture (figs 1 and 2). A diagnosis of acute anterior ...

Compartment syndrome developed in all four extremities and the patient was unable to walk because of leg weakness and pain. She proceeded to have elevated pressures in all four extremities and had ...

Intracompartmental pressure testing is considered the ‘gold standard’ for investigating chronic exertional compartment syndrome (CECS ... help to eliminate other potential coexisting causes of ...

When an injury to the leg results in swelling, dangerous muscle pressure levels can lead to acute or chronic compartment syndrome ... about which method is right for them. Drugs such as ...