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Title: Avulsion of the perforating branch of the peroneal artery secondary to an ankle sprain: a cause of acute compartment syndrome in the leg. Author: Kemp MA, Barnes JR, Thorpe PL, Williams JL. Journal: J Foot Ankle Surg; 2011; 50(1):102-3. PubMed ID: 21106410. Abstract: In this report, we describe the case of an adult male who developed an acute compartment syndrome localized to the anterior compartment of the leg following an ankle sprain. Compartment syndrome in association with ankle sprain is unusual, and has been previously described in association with avulsion of the perforating peroneal artery. Because of the potential for severe morbidity, we feel that it is important to make foot and ankle surgeons aware of this unusual injury.[Abstract] [Full Text] [Related] [New Search]