Anterior thigh compartment syndrome after prone positioning for lumbosacral fixation.

Dahab, R; Barrett, C; Pillay, R; De Matas, M · Eur Spine J · 2012

case_report · Level V

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Abstract

We report a case of a patient who developed anterior thigh compartment syndrome after being positioned prone for instrumented lumbar spine surgery. Although rare, clinicians should be aware that compartment syndrome is a possible complication of spinal surgery.

Medical subject headings

Anatomy