Acute exertional compartment syndrome of the medial foot.
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.
Blacklidge
D K
DK
Department of Surgery, Hutzel Hospital, Detroit, Michigan, USA.
Kurek
J B
JB
Soto
A D
AD
Kissel
C G
CG
D000328:Adult; D001265:Athletic Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*; D001490:Basketball / Q000293:injuries*; D003161:Compartment Syndromes / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*; D003646:Debridement; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005205:Fascia / Q000473:pathology; D000071938:Fasciotomy; D018409:Foot Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D005082:Physical Exertion; D014945:Wound Healing / Q000502:physiology