A 42-year-old man with no past medical history and prescribed no medications presented to the ED with complaints of pain and swelling in his left lower leg during the last 48 hours. The patient ...

After news that Olympic skier Lindsey Vonn could have lost her leg after her horrific crash, some may be wondering what is the condition which could have necessitated the amputation of her leg — ...

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.

The woman says her leg was amputated despite it being "salvageable", but doctors argue the amputation was necessary to save her life.

Most runners experience aching legs at some point, but ignoring the discomfort can lead to serious long-term injury. Here is how to tell the difference between a simple ache and a medical issue that ...