Acute compartment syndrome of the foot due to a twisting injury while playing sports

Author : Humayun Hijazi, Marc O'Reilly, Darren Patrick Moloney , Thomas Bayer

Abstract :Acute compartment syndrome (ACS) of the foot is one of the most severe injuries of the foot and typically results from a fracture, crush or vascular injury. ACS, isolated to a single foot compartment, is a rare complication following a simple twisting injury of the ankle. In this article, the authors present the case report of a 25-year-old man who developed ACS, isolated to the lateral compartment of the foot, secondary to rupture of the lateral ligament complex and subsequent haematoma formation. An emergency fasciotomy was performed and the patient had complete resolution of his symptoms. ACS is usually associated with significant trauma, however, there are reported cases in the literature associated with a minor injury. In this case report, the authors describe how ACS developed following a simple ankle sprain playing sports in the absence of a high-energy insult or fracture.

Keywords :Healthcare, Diagnosis, Innovation, Prevention

Conference Name :International Conference on Orthopedics and Rheumatology (ICOR-25)

Conference Place Nice, France

Conference Date 8th Feb 2025