Acute compartment syndrome of the anterior thigh following quadriceps strain in a footballer. Issue 2 (23rd March 2004)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Burns, B J; Sproule, J; Smyth, H
• Is Part Of: British journal of sports medicine. Volume 38:Issue 2(2004)
• Page Start: 218
• Page End: 220
• Publication Date: 2004-03-23
• Subjects: compartment syndrome -- strain -- thigh -- quadriceps -- football; Sports medicine -- Periodicals; 617.1027
• DOI: 10.1136/bjsm.2003.004762
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0306-3674

Abstract

Abstract : A rare case is presented of acute anterior compartment syndrome in the thigh of a footballer caused by an acute quadriceps strain, exacerbated by poor first aid and alcohol ingestion. Decompressive fasciotomy with subsequent split skin grafting of the wound defect resulted in a satisfactory outcome. The diagnosis requires a high index of suspicion lest it be overlooked with inevitably disastrous consequences.