Anterior thigh compartment syndrome after prone positioning for lumbosacral fixation.
case_report · Level V
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- Also identified by DOI 10.1007/s00586-012-2282-3 and PMC identifier 3369067.
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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
- Anterior Compartment Syndrome
- Lumbar Vertebrae
- Spinal Fusion
Anatomy
- lumbar spine