This clinical condition may be classified as either acute or chronic. Acute compartment syndrome occurs when an injury or condition, such as blunt or penetrating trauma, infection, burns ...

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 ...

However, although rare, they may occur following seemingly minor sporting injury. A case of acute compartment syndrome, following a football game and affecting the peroneal or lateral compartment, is ...