Deadlift-Induced Paraspinal Compartment Syndrome: A Case Report.

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

6-1-2024

Publication Title

Cureus

Abstract

Paraspinal compartment syndrome is a rare and potentially life-threatening condition. Diagnosis and treatment are often delayed due to a broad differential for back pain, from musculoskeletal to abdominal etiologies. Diagnosis is made with difficulty through clinical picture, laboratory values representative of rhabdomyolysis, advanced imaging, and compartment pressure measurements. Unfortunately, this diagnosis is late; therefore, risks of significant morbidity increase. The mainstay of treatment is emergent fasciotomy of the paraspinal muscles and medical management of rhabdomyolysis. The majority of patients return to baseline functional strength and full range of motion after early treatment. We present a case of severe bilateral paraspinal compartment syndrome that resulted in excisional debridement of necrotic muscle, acute kidney injury, and ileus.

Volume

16

Issue

6

First Page

62314

Last Page

62314

DOI

10.7759/cureus.62314

ISSN

2168-8184

PubMed ID

39006600

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