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Acute compartment syndrome (anterior, lateral, and superficial posterior) following tear of the medial head of the gastrocnemius muscle. A case report. 1986

D Straehley, and W W Jones

This case report documents an acute tear of the gastrocnemius muscle which resulted in an acute compartment syndrome of the anterior, lateral, and superficial posterior compartments of the leg. Prompt diagnosis by physical examination and Wick catheter, followed by surgical compartment release, resulted in a well-functioning extremity. Followup at 18 months revealed a normally functioning extremity, and Cybex evaluation revealed increased muscle strength in the involved extremity.

UI	MeSH Term	Description	Entries
D007866	Leg	The inferior part of the lower extremity between the KNEE and the ANKLE.	Legs
D008297	Male		Males
D008875	Middle Aged	An adult aged 45 - 64 years.	Middle Age
D009132	Muscles	Contractile tissue that produces movement in animals.	Muscle Tissue,Muscle,Muscle Tissues,Tissue, Muscle,Tissues, Muscle
D010808	Physical Examination	Systematic and thorough inspection of the patient for physical signs of disease or abnormality.	Physical Exam,Examination, Physical,Physical Examinations and Diagnoses,Exam, Physical,Examinations, Physical,Exams, Physical,Physical Examinations,Physical Exams
D003161	Compartment Syndromes	Conditions in which increased pressure within a limited space compromises the BLOOD CIRCULATION and function of tissue within that space. Some of the causes of increased pressure are TRAUMA, tight dressings, HEMORRHAGE, and exercise. Sequelae include nerve compression (NERVE COMPRESSION SYNDROMES); PARALYSIS; and ISCHEMIC CONTRACTURE. FASCIOTOMY is often used to decompress increased pressure and eliminate pain associated with compartment syndromes.	Compartment Syndrome
D006801	Humans	Members of the species Homo sapiens.	Homo sapiens,Man (Taxonomy),Human,Man, Modern,Modern Man
D000868	Anterior Compartment Syndrome	Rapid swelling, increased tension, pain, and ischemic necrosis of the muscles of the anterior tibial compartment of the leg, often following excessive PHYSICAL EXERTION.	Anterior Tibial Syndrome,Anterior Compartment Syndromes,Anterior Tibial Syndromes,Compartment Syndrome, Anterior,Compartment Syndromes, Anterior,Syndrome, Anterior Compartment,Syndrome, Anterior Tibial,Syndromes, Anterior Compartment,Syndromes, Anterior Tibial,Tibial Syndrome, Anterior,Tibial Syndromes, Anterior
D001265	Athletic Injuries	Injuries incurred during participation in competitive or non-competitive sports.	Sports Injuries,Injuries, Athletic,Injuries, Sports,Athletic Injury,Injury, Athletic,Injury, Sports,Sports Injury