Thigh compartment syndrome is uncommon and may go unrecognized ... He complained only of pain on flexion and extension of the left leg. His hematocrit dropped from 27% on admission to 22% after ...

If you experience severe or sudden calf pain or suddenly have trouble moving or walking, it’s time to contact a healthcare ...

Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Northwick Park Hospital, Harrow, Middlesex, UK. Acute compartment syndromes in the lower leg are well recognized following major trauma. However, although rare, they ...

The diagnosis of chronic exertional compartment syndrome (CECS) is commonly delayed due to the poor use of terminology ... Clearly, an astute clinician must consider all diagnoses in each leg before ...

Treatment for stress fractures usually ... stress syndrome presents as pain in the bony part of the shin, while exertional compartment syndrome (ECS) is experienced as a tightening pain in the ...

Compartment syndrome has been defined ... These investigators reported that with delayed treatment the development of a crush syndrome may ensue with systemic complications of myoglobinuric ...

In a miraculous medical intervention, 21-year-old Arman was rescued from debris and underwent emergency fasciotomy surgery to ...

Treatment is rest, ice, and orthotics are often helpful. Chronic exertional compartment syndrome (CECS) is an increasingly recognized cause of leg pain in soccer players. This condition involves a ...