Acute compartment syndrome in the thigh: 3 cases

We report three cases of compartment syndrome in the thigh related to drug intoxications. Compartment syndrome is an uncommon condition often diagnose d late as it may occur in unconscious patients. The typical clinical presen tation begins with pain of the lower limb refractory to major antagesics. T he condition then progresses with sensoromotor involvement of the sciatic n erve, Rapid onset of acute renal failure in the setting of a crush syndrome may be life-threatening with a long-term risk of major sensoromotor sequel ae. Surgical treatment with aponeurotomy is required rapidly to limit seque lae.