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Acute exertional compartment syndrome of the medial foot
D K Blacklidge1, J B Kurek, A D Soto
1Department of Surgery, Hutzel Hospital, Detroit, Michigan, USA.
Abstract:
A review of compartment syndrome, both acute and chronic, is presented. The pathophysiology, anatomy, diagnosis, and treatment are presented in relation to a unique case report. The case is one of acute exertional compartment syndrome of the medial foot treated by fasciotomy. This condition is uncommon in both its nature and location.