title: Compartment syndrome complicating acute osteomyelitis of the radius in a neonate: a case report.
abstract: BACKGROUND
  Acute osteomyelitis in neonates is uncommon and compartment syndrome complicating this condition is rare.
  
  
  METHODS
  The evaluation of a 4-week old female neonate who presented with compartment syndrome of the right forearm following an acute osteomyelitis of the right radius is presented.
  
  
  RESULTS
  The patient had a full recovery with emergency fasciotomy and antibiotics therapy.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  A high index of suscipion is needed to recognize this limb and life-threatening complication, specially in neonates and infants. Prompt surgical intervention is necessary for the best clinical outcome.
authors: Department of Surgery, Federal Medical Centre Makurdi, Nigeria. bisionyemaechi@yahoo.com
authors: N O C
authors: NO
authors: Onyemaechi
authors: S O
authors: SO
authors: Popoola
mesh_terms: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D003161:Compartment Syndromes / Q000382:microbiology* / Q000628:therapy; D005260:Female; D005542:Forearm; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D010019:Osteomyelitis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000382:microbiology*; D011552:Pseudomonas Infections / Q000150:complications* / Q000188:drug therapy; D011550:Pseudomonas aeruginosa; D011859:Radiography
chemical_list: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents