Bilateral calf chronic compartment syndrome in an elderly male: a case report

Leg pain is a common presentation to the outpatient department. Bilateral calf chronic compartment syndrome is a rare cause of bilateral calf pain. Although this condition has been well documented in young athletes, it has rarely been reported in the elderly. We present the case of a 68-year-old mal...

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Published in:Cases journal 2009-06, Vol.2 (1), p.8346-8346
Main Authors: Siau, Keith, O'Rourke, Killian P, Khanna, Arun, Laversuch, Cathy J
Format: Article
Language:English
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Summary:Leg pain is a common presentation to the outpatient department. Bilateral calf chronic compartment syndrome is a rare cause of bilateral calf pain. Although this condition has been well documented in young athletes, it has rarely been reported in the elderly. We present the case of a 68-year-old male bodybuilder with bilateral calf chronic compartment syndrome, describe the presentation and evaluation of the condition, and provide a review of the literature herewith.
ISSN:1757-1626
1757-1626
DOI:10.1186/1757-1626-0002-0000008346