Mohammed Alshakhas1, Abdulla Alatel2. 1. Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Division, Prince Mohammed Bin Abdulaziz Hospital, Ar Rawabi, 9259 AlWahah St., Riyadh, 14214, Saudi Arabia. alshakhasm@pmah.med.sa. 2. Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Division, Prince Mohammed Bin Abdulaziz Hospital, Ar Rawabi, 9259 AlWahah St., Riyadh, 14214, Saudi Arabia.
Abstract
INTRODUCTION: Well leg compartment syndrome is a rare postoperative condition that occurs as a result of non-traumatic ischemic insult. It has similar pathophysiology to compartment syndrome; however, no definitive etiology is identified. Several risk factors such as patient position, leg position, young age, and high BMI for the development of this condition are considered. CASE REPORT: A 30 years old male smoker and overweight, underwent mandibular and maxillary osteotomies in reverse Trendelenburg position. He developed a WLCS post-operative and treated with fasciotomy. CONCLUSION: Increased Awareness of this rare occurrence and predisposition aids in understanding and prompt management. This article provides a rare case that has occurred in reverse Trendelenburg position with less obvious risk factors than typically reported in the literature.
INTRODUCTION: Well leg compartment syndrome is a rare postoperative condition that occurs as a result of non-traumatic ischemic insult. It has similar pathophysiology to compartment syndrome; however, no definitive etiology is identified. Several risk factors such as patient position, leg position, young age, and high BMI for the development of this condition are considered. CASE REPORT: A 30 years old male smoker and overweight, underwent mandibular and maxillary osteotomies in reverse Trendelenburg position. He developed a WLCS post-operative and treated with fasciotomy. CONCLUSION: Increased Awareness of this rare occurrence and predisposition aids in understanding and prompt management. This article provides a rare case that has occurred in reverse Trendelenburg position with less obvious risk factors than typically reported in the literature.