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Lumbar paraspinal compartment syndrome.

Senthil T Nathan1, Craig S Roberts, David Deliberato

  • 1Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Louisville School of Medicine, 210 E. Gray Street, Suite 1003, Louisville, KY, 40202, USA.

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Lumbar paraspinal compartment syndrome, a cause of back pain, requires consideration in differential diagnoses. Early diagnosis and treatment, such as fasciotomy for acute cases, can lead to full recovery.

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Area of Science:

  • Orthopedics
  • Neurosurgery
  • Sports Medicine

Background:

  • Lumbar paraspinal compartment syndrome (LPCS) is a recognized cause of low back pain.
  • Understanding its demographics, etiology, and clinical presentation is crucial for accurate diagnosis.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To systematically review existing evidence on lumbar paraspinal compartment syndrome.
  • To detail patient demographics, etiology, types, diagnosis, clinical features, and treatment modalities.

Main Methods:

  • A comprehensive PubMed search was performed using the query 'lumbar paraspinal compartment syndrome'.
  • Eleven relevant articles were selected for systematic review.

Main Results:

  • The etiology of LPCS is categorized into acute and chronic forms.
  • Three patients with acute LPCS treated with fasciotomy achieved full recovery and returned to activities like skiing within four months.

Conclusions:

  • LPCS presents with distinct clinical features and should be included in the differential diagnosis of low back pain.
  • Further prospective multicenter trials are needed to enhance understanding and management strategies for LPCS.