Acute compartment syndrome is increased tissue pressure exceeding perfusion pressure in
a closed compartment resulting in nerve and muscle ischemia. Common precipitating
causes are crush injuries, burns, substance abuse, osseous or vascular limb trauma. This is
a case of 42 year old female with history of hypothyroidism who presented to emergency
room with acute onset of severe pain and swelling in right lower extremity. Physical
examination was concerning for acute compartment syndrome of right leg which was …