Compartment syndrome associated with an osteocartilaginous exostosis.
The authors describe a compartment syndrome of the deep posterior flexor compartment due to perforation of the popliteal artery by an osteocartilaginous exostosis, in a healthy 13-year-old boy. The difficulties in making the diagnosis are discussed. In a review of the literature regarding this condition, the combination of compartment syndrome and exostoses could not be found.
Van Oost
J
J
Department of Orthopedic Surgery, St. Dymphna Hospital, Geel Belgium.
Feyen
J
J
Opheide
J
J
D000293:Adolescent; D003161:Compartment Syndromes / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D005096:Exostoses / Q000150:complications* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D007719:Knee Joint; D008297:Male; D011150:Popliteal Artery / Q000293:injuries; D013977:Tibia; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed