Open AccessLeg cramps in pregnancy caused by chronic compartment syndrome and relieved by fasciotomy after childbirth
Author(s) -
Orlin Jan Roar,
Øen Jarle,
Andersen John Roger,
Tjugum Ivar Jostein,
Westbye Hans Jacob,
Roska Jomar,
Aasved Helene,
Hjelmeland Kjersti
Publication year - 2014
Publication title -
clinical case reports
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.21
H-Index - 9
ISSN - 2050-0904
DOI - 10.1002/ccr3.73
Subject(s) - medicine , fasciotomy , pregnancy , childbirth , surgery , compartment (ship) , chronic pain , anesthesia , obstetrics , physical therapy , adverse effect , oceanography , genetics , biology , geology
Key Clinical Message A case of intolerable leg pain in pregnancy, caused by Chronic Compartment Syndrome ( CCS ), is presented. Increasing amounts of opioids were given throughout the pregnancy. Anesthetical dilemmas and surgery are discussed. In conclusion, early surgery rather than opioids is recommended.