Compartment Syndrome

Dehydration or use of NSAIDs before hospital admission may be linked to a higher risk of AKI in patients with exertional rhabdomyolysis, researchers found in a published study.

A 42-year-old man with no past medical history and prescribed no medications presented to the ED with complaints of pain and swelling in his left lower leg during the last 48 hours.

CHICAGO — Results presented here showed female athletes who underwent fasciotomy for exertional compartment syndrome may have a greater likelihood of postoperative recovery and greater symptom resolution compared with male athletes.