Title of article
Atraumatic Posterior Thigh Compartment Syndrome Presenting as an Acute Sciatic Nerve Palsy. A Case Report
Author/Authors
Katt, Brian M Rothman Orthopaedic Institute, Philadelphia, USA , Mubin, Nailah F. Rowan University School of Osteopathic Medicine, Philadelphia, USA , Beredjiklian, Pedro K Rowan University School of Osteopathic Medicine, Philadelphia, USA
Pages
6
From page
361
To page
366
Abstract
Atraumatic posterior thigh compartment syndrome is a rare but serious condition. We document a case of atraumatic
posterior thigh compartment syndrome that presented as an acute sciatic nerve palsy and required emergent fasciotomy.
Based on this case, one should keep in mind the diagnosis of posterior thigh compartment syndrome when encountering
a patient presenting with an acute sciatic nerve palsy.
Keywords
Atraumatic , Compartment syndrome , Posterior thigh , Rhabdomyolysis , Sciatic nerve
Journal title
The Archives of Bone and Joint Surgery
Serial Year
2021
Record number
2699862
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