Isolated Anterior Compartment Syndrome Caused by Chronic Alcohol - Induced Rhabdomyolysis

Abstract

54 The human limb muscles are divided into fascial compartments by strong fibrous connective tissue called fascial membranes. In the lower limbs, there are four main fascial compartments, each compartment contains its group of muscles and usually have nerve and blood supplies. The four compartments are: anterior, lateral, posterior and superficial posterior. Compartment syndrome develops when there is an increased pressure inside compartments which compromises circulation and function of muscles within that particular compartment1.