Liquefaction and calcification of a chronic compartment syndrome of the lower limb

J Orthop Trauma. 1992;6(2):245-7. doi: 10.1097/00005131-199206000-00020.

Abstract

We present an uncommon late sequela of a compartment syndrome of the leg that presented as liquefaction and calcification. Our experience with this clinical situation, along with the available literature review, suggests an approach to this diagnostic and therapeutic problem. We recommend that repeated needle aspiration be performed to lessen the risk of secondary infection, chronic sinus formation, and amputation, which may occur after debridement and drainage of the lesion.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aneurysm / complications*
  • Calcinosis / diagnostic imaging
  • Calcinosis / etiology*
  • Calcinosis / pathology
  • Chronic Disease
  • Compartment Syndromes / complications*
  • Compartment Syndromes / physiopathology
  • Compartment Syndromes / surgery
  • Femoral Artery*
  • Humans
  • Leg / blood supply*
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Muscular Diseases / complications*
  • Muscular Diseases / pathology
  • Necrosis
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed