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Exertional Compartment Syndrome of the Leg: Steps for Expedient Return to Activity Peter Edwards, MD; Mark S. Myerson, MD THE PHYSICIAN AND SPORTSMEDICINE - VOL 24 - NO. 4 - APRIL 96 In Brief: The pain and swelling associated with exertional compartment syndrome is caused by raised intracompartmental pressures possibly induced by muscle...

Definition - Increased pressure within a closed fibro-osseous space
Aetiology
Seen in athletes, associated with repetitive exertion; calf, thigh and forearm
Anatomy, pathophysiology, DDx, symptoms, investigation, management, results

eMedicine 2005 Compartment syndrome (CS) is a limb-threatening and life-threatening condition observed when perfusion pressure falls below tissue pressure in a closed anatomic space. The current body of knowledge unequivocally reflects that untreated CS leads to tissue necrosis, permanent functional impairment, and, if severe, renal failure and death.

Lower extremity compartment syndrome When to suspect acute or chronic pressure buildup Randall Swain, MD; David Ross, MD VOL 105 / NO 3 / MARCH 1999 / POSTGRADUATE MEDICINE CME learning objectives To recognize both acute and chronic compartment syndromes in the sports setting To understand the differential diagnosis of lower leg pain in...

Wallace, Goodman & Smith2007
As many as 45% of all cases of CS are caused by tibial fractures. Other causes include any long-bone fracture, vascular injury, compression in the setting of a crush injury, drug overdose, and a tight cast or dressing. Late manifestations of CS include the absence of a...

Trauma topics displayed in the left hand panel. Initial topic is Compartment Syndrome

A 35 year old man presented with the sudden onset of left leg pain and swelling. Empirical anticoagulation for presumed deep vein thrombophlebitis was followed by acute worsening of symptoms. On further evaluation the patient was found to have a ruptured Baker's cyst and an acute posterior compartment syndrome.
Posterior compartment...