Exercise-induced Pediatric Lumbar Paravertebral Compartment Syndrome: A Case Report.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
Acute compartment syndrome is described as an elevation of interstitial pressure in a closed fascial compartment that can lead to damage of the microvasculature with subsequent tissue necrosis. Although paravertebral compartment syndrome has been described there is no case of paravertebral compartment syndrome that has been described in the pediatric population. We report the case of a 17-year-old boy who presented at our institution with severe, acute-onset low back pain that started shortly after a rigorous 4-hour workout. He was diagnosed with acute lumbar paravertebral compartment syndrome and underwent emergent fasciotomy with 2 more debridements.
Medical subject headings
- Compartment Syndromes
- Fascia
- Low Back Pain
- Lumbosacral Region
- Orthopedic Procedures
- Physical Exertion
Anatomy
- lumbar spine