Acute Exertional Compartment Syndrome in a Young Amateur Soccer Player: A Case Report

Abstract

We present a case of acute compartment syndrome of the lateral compartment of the lower leg, caused by strenuous eccentric exercise. The diagnosis can be made based on clinical findings, but ultrasound and MRI can be useful in recognizing this rare form of compartment syndrome.

Keywords

• Compartment syndromes, Ultrasonography, Magnetic Resonance Imaging