latrogenic chronic compartment syndrome of leg due to ruptured Baker cyst

Abstract

A 45 year old male complaining of chronic pain and swelling of his
left calf with features suggestive of chronic compartment
syndrome following therapeutic aspiration of a popliteal cyst has
been presented. It is a rare type of presentation which has not been
reported to the knowledge of the authors. Review of literature and
case report is described.