Atraumatic idiopathic compartment syndrome requiring emergent fasciotomy
A 42-year-old man with no past medical history and prescribed no medications presented to the ED with complaints of pain and swelling in his left lower leg during the last 48 hours.The patient noticed the pain while walking to work the day prior but denied any trauma or injury to the leg. The pain did not resolve with rest. He stated the pain and swelling were progressively worsening, and he was