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Case Report
Acute compartment syndrome of the anterior thigh following quadriceps strain in a footballer
Abstract
A rare case is presented of acute anterior compartment syndrome in the thigh of a footballer caused by an acute quadriceps strain, exacerbated by poor first aid and alcohol ingestion. Decompressive fasciotomy with subsequent split skin grafting of the wound defect resulted in a satisfactory outcome. The diagnosis requires a high index of suspicion lest it be overlooked with inevitably disastrous consequences.
- compartment syndrome
- strain
- thigh
- quadriceps
- football