Pulmonary embolism is one of the three leading causes of cardiovascular death. Compartment syndrome is a rare complication that can occur in the treatment of pulmonary embolism with thrombolytic therapy.

Compartment syndrome with compression mechanism due to fracture injury or some other causes is a problem that needs to be solved early when detected. If not treated promptly, the patient will be at risk of many serious complications such as necrosis, irreversible damage that requires amputation.