Cover Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association
Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association
ISSN:
8750-7315
Online Publication Date:
Aug 1990

Subcutaneous emphysema of the lower extremity. A case report

JL Udell Department of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery, Gundersen Clinic, Ltd., La Crosse, WI 54601.

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ME Julsrud Department of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery, Gundersen Clinic, Ltd., La Crosse, WI 54601.

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DOI:
https://doi.org/10.7547/87507315-80-8-446
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The case presented is a rare example of subcutaneous emphysema isolated to an extremity. This is a benign condition and should not be confused with necrotizing gas-producing infections. In most cases, the condition rapidly resolves without treatment, usually in less than 48 hr. In rare cases where the mechanical process causing the subcutaneous emphysema persists, interruption of this process is required.

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