Abstract
Deep posterior compartment syndrome is an extremely rare complication of ankle fracture
and the few reported cases in the literature show that it is usually diagnosed late.
Anterior and deep posterior compartment syndromes have been described with variable
manifestations according to the compartment affected. We present a case of deep posterior
compartment syndrome isolated to the disputed distal “subcompartment” of the leg,
which had a very subtle and late presentation and was missed. The diagnosis of compartment
syndrome was confirmed on MRI scan. Subsequently the patient developed a flexor hallucis
longus muscle contracture that was managed nonoperatively.
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Published online: May 31, 2010
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© 2010 American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons. Published by Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
