title: Anterior tibial compartment syndrome following rupture of a popliteal cyst.
abstract: Abstract A ruptured popliteal cyst usually results in calf pain and swelling. We report the case of a patient with rheumatoid arthritis who developed anterior compartment syndrome of the leg following rupture of a popliteal cyst. Since acute compartment syndrome requires prompt treatment, clinicians should be aware of this rare complication.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Shiga University of Medical Science , Seta, Tsukinowa-cho, Otsu 520-2192 , Japan.
authors.forename: Toshio
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Ushiyama
authors.forename: Taku
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Kawasaki
authors.forename: Yoshitaka
authors.initials: Y
authors.lastname: Matsusue