Acute Exertional Bilateral Thigh Compartment Syndrome in a Patient with Rhabdomyolysis After Spin Class: A Case Report.
Jomar N A AryeeJeremy M SilverJamie GrossmanDavid PolonetPatrick S BuckleyPublished in: JBJS case connector (2023)
Rhabdomyolysis with acute compartment syndrome is a rare but devastating combination of conditions. A high suspicion for rhabdomyolysis and progression to acute compartment syndrome is warranted for any patient presenting with increasing pain even with a limited history of trauma or exertion. Early recognition and medical and surgical treatment are paramount to preventing permanent damage.