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Spontaneous compartment syndrome in a patient with diabetes and statin administration: a case report

Authors: Stefano Flamini, Carmine Zoccali, Emanuele Persi, Vittorio Calvisi

Published in: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology | Issue 2/2008

Abstract

Compartment syndrome is a condition characterized by pressure increasing in the inextensible muscular compartments that leads to a decrease of capillary perfusion with consequent ischemic lesions of the logia elements. The authors report a case of an unusual compartment syndrome with spontaneous onset in a patient with type II diabetes and chronic therapy with statins (Atorvastatin). The condition was successfully treated by a fasciotomy and medical support. The importance of a correct anamnesis and a high level of suspicion is emphasized.

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Title: Spontaneous compartment syndrome in a patient with diabetes and statin administration: a case report
Authors: Stefano Flamini
Carmine Zoccali
Emanuele Persi
Vittorio Calvisi
Publication date: 01-06-2008
Publisher: Springer International Publishing
Published in: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology / Issue 2/2008
Print ISSN: 1590-9921
Electronic ISSN: 1590-9999
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10195-008-0004-8

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