Segmental decompressive fasciotomy for acute non-traumatic compartment syndrome in a professional soccer player: case report

Abstract

ABSTRACT Acute compartment syndrome in athletes is a rare orthopedic emergency associated with strenuous exercise. It is often diagnosed late and can lead to severe complications and high morbidity. This report describes the case of a young soccer player with acute compartment syndrome with no history of trauma, diagnosed and treated 24 h after the onset of symptoms, through minimally invasive decompressive fasciotomy, with good postoperative evolution.

Keywords

• Procedimentos cirúrgicos não convencionais
• Fascia/cirurgia
• Síndromes compartimentais
• Descompressão cirúrgica
• Futebol
• Atletas