Spontaneous anterior and lateral tibial compartment syndrome in a type I diabetic patient: case report

We report the case of a 46-year-old man with type I diabetes who spontaneously developed compartment syndrome of the anterior and lateral compartment of the left leg. The patient was treated with two compartment fasciotomies.

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Published inThe journal of trauma Vol. 43; no. 1; p. 140
Main Authors Chautems, R C, Irmay, F, Magnin, M, Morel, P, Hoffmeyer, P
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.07.1997
Subjects
Anterior Compartment Syndrome - complications
Anterior Compartment Syndrome - surgery
Compartment Syndromes - complications
Compartment Syndromes - surgery
Diabetes Mellitus, Type 1 - complications
Fasciotomy
Humans
Leg
Male
Middle Aged
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Summary:We report the case of a 46-year-old man with type I diabetes who spontaneously developed compartment syndrome of the anterior and lateral compartment of the left leg. The patient was treated with two compartment fasciotomies.
ISSN:0022-5282
DOI:10.1097/00005373-199707000-00034