Compartment syndrome complicating use of the hemi-lithotomy position during femoral nailing. A report of two cases.

Locked intramedullary nailing for the treatment of comminuted femoral fractures is highly effective. However, there may be complications that result in an unsatisfactory clinical outcome. We present the cases of two patients who had compartment syndrome in the calf after use of the hemilithotomy position during closed locked nailing of the contralateral femur