Thigh compartment syndrome is uncommon and may go unrecognized ... Outpatient radiographs showed no fractures, and a lower extremity Doppler sonogram was negative for deep venous thrombosis.

Urinalysis was normal. Radiology confirmed no fracture (figs 1 and 2). A diagnosis of acute anterior compartment syndrome of the right thigh was made, and the patient gave consent for immediate ...

Patients with compartment syndrome will have an injury that is associated with limb edema. Patients who are awake and alert can accurately describe the pain and loss of function that is commonly ...

Cramps, compartment syndrome, and stress fractures are other examples of musculoskeletal issues. Charley horses are transient episodes of pain that can last for several minutes. The muscle ...

The top three are stress fractures, shin splints, and chronic exertional compartment syndrome (CECS). All result in leg pain worsened with activity. All have a gradual onset. All improve with ...