Quadriceps Compartment Syndrome from Minor Trauma

SUMMARYIn the absence of obvious trauma, diagnosis of acute compartment syndrome (ACS) of the thigh can easily be delayed, as disproportional pain is not always present. We present a case of ACS of the anterior right thigh compartment in a healthy, semiprofessional rugby player with normal coagulation, who sustained a seemingly innocuous blow during a rugby match. Following early surgical fasciotomy, he returned to his preinjury playing standards within 12 months. Our literature review suggests that high muscle mass, young, athletic males participating in a contact sport are mostly at risk of developing ACS of the thigh. BACKGROUND

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Quadriceps Compartment Syndrome from Minor Trauma

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Arterial injury associated with acute compartment syndrome of the thigh following blunt trauma

Arterial injury associated with acute compartment syndrome of the thigh following blunt trauma

Acute Compartment Syndrome of the Anterior Thigh in the Absence of Fracture Secondary to Sporting Trauma

Acute compartment syndrome of the thigh in a rugby player

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