ABSTRACT
Acute compartment syndrome in athletes is a rare orthopedic emergency associated with strenuous exercise. It is often diagnosed late and can lead to severe complications and high morbidity. This report describes the case of a young soccer player with acute compartment syndrome with no history of trauma, diagnosed and treated 24 h after the onset of symptoms, through minimally invasive decompressive fasciotomy, with good postoperative evolution.
Keywords:
Less invasive surgical procedures; Fascia/surgery; Compartment syndromes; Surgical decompression; Soccer; Athletes
