A case report of compartment syndrome of the lower leg during arthroscopic knee surgery

Abstract

Serious complications following arthroscopic knee surgery are unusual. In the present case, the patient had no predictive factors for complications of compartment syndrome other than age. Compartment syndrome might have developed due to the invasiveness of the varicose vein surgery. Delayed diagnosis of compartment syndrome is associated with irreversible neurological dysfunction. Careful observation of the lower leg is necessary during the perioperative period.

Keywords

• complication
• compartment syndrome
• arthroscopic surgery
• varicose vein surgery
• fasciotomy