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Acute Exertional Compartment Syndrome of the Leg Following Brief Activity: A Case Report
Laura E Keeling1, Edward S Chang2
1Department of Orthopaedics, Georgetown University Hospital, Washington, DC.
Case:
A 26-year-old man presented to the emergency department with atraumatic right leg pain after a period of low-impact activity. He was discharged and returned 3 days later with findings of acute compartment syndrome.
Conclusion:
We present a case of delayed diagnosis of acute exertional compartment syndrome (AECS) in the setting of rhabdomyolysis, leading to detrimental sequelae. Practitioners with a high degree of clinical suspicion can make a prompt and accurate diagnosis by physical examination alone, allowing early treatment of AECS.
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