title: Compartment syndrome of the leg after plantaris tendon harvest: a case report.
abstract: A case of lower extremity compartment syndrome following plantaris tendon harvest for use as an upper extremity tendon graft is described. Compartment syndrome seems to be a rare complication after plantaris harvest, but expedient management is required to avert adverse sequelae. Exploration of the course of the plantaris tendon may be a viable alternative to the traditional lateral approach in attempting to reverse the condition.
authors.affiliation: Philadelphia Hand Center, Philadelphia, PA 19107, USA.
authors.forename: J S
authors.initials: JS
authors.lastname: Taras
authors.forename: M J
authors.initials: MJ
authors.lastname: Fitzpatrick
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D003161:Compartment Syndromes / Q000209:etiology*; D006406:Hematoma / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D007866:Leg / Q000098:blood supply / Q000601:surgery; D008297:Male; D013709:Tendon Transfer / Q000009:adverse effects*; D013710:Tendons / Q000098:blood supply / Q000601:surgery