Streptococcal toxic shocklike syndrome leading to bilateral lower extremity compartment syndrome and renal failure. Report of a case.

Abstract

Compartment syndrome is considered a true emergency in orthopedic practice. To reduce morbidity and mortality from this condition, prompt diagnosis and appropriate treatment are absolutely essential. An unusual bilateral lower extremity compartment syndrome leading to renal failure and crush syndrome occurred in a 13-year-old girl with Streptococcal toxic shocklike syndrome. This situation seems not to have been previously reported. Early diagnosis and expeditious treatment produced minimal sequelae of the condition.