title: Acute anterior compartment syndrome in the thigh: a case report and review of the literature.
abstract: An unusual case of acute anterior thigh compartment syndrome promptly recognized and successfully treated in a young athletic patient is presented and the literature reviewed. With the increased interest in physical fitness in today's society, this condition may occur more frequently than it is recognized. Prompt diagnosis and treatment can reduce morbidity.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000868:Anterior Compartment Syndrome / Q000209:etiology*; D001265:Athletic Injuries; D001484:Baseball; D003161:Compartment Syndromes / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D013177:Sports; D013848:Thigh / Q000293:injuries*; D014949:Wounds, Nonpenetrating