Citation

Asante DK, Dangas S. Br. J. Clin. Pract. 1994; 48(2): 101-102.

Affiliation

Department of Orthopaedics, Glasgow Royal Infirmary.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1994, Medicom International)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

8024981

Abstract

Compartment syndrome is a devastating condition, with a high morbidity if it goes unrecognised. We describe a case that progressed to muscle ischaemia and crush syndrome in a man undergoing a prolonged bus journey while under the influence of alcohol--an unusual presentation whose outcome is dependent on early recognition.

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