A 54 yo male with a recently diagnoised RLE DVT, currently on appropriate oral anticoagulation, presents with severe RLE pain. "Well this is easy...his leg hurts because of his DVT right? RIGHT????" Read on for a relatively rare complication and limb threatening complication of a common diagnosis....

Acute compartment syndrome is a surgical emergency.  Measurements of compartment pressures are an important adjunct to making the diagnosis. Check out this post for a video demonstration on how to operate the Stryker Device

Review the basics on the can't miss diagnosis of compartment syndrome in 2 minutes.