Anterior thigh compartment syndrome after prone positioning for lumbosacral fixation

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.

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Published in:European spine journal 2012-04, Vol.21 (Suppl 4), p.554-556
Main Authors: Dahab, R., Barrett, C., Pillay, R., De Matas, M.
Format: Article
Language:English
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Summary: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.
ISSN:0940-6719
1432-0932
DOI:10.1007/s00586-012-2282-3