Thigh compartment syndrome is uncommon and may go unrecognized. Signs and symptoms include a history of thigh swelling and/or hematoma and pain after minor injury in a patient who is anticoagulated.

McLaren and coworkers [5] reported a case of compartment syndrome of the thigh that occurred with use of the fracture table while undergoing open reduction and stabilization of an acetabular fracture.

bburns_2000yahoo.com A rare case is presented of acute anterior compartment syndrome in the thigh of a footballer caused by an acute quadriceps strain, exacerbated by poor first aid and alcohol ...