[Rapid infection of bone and soft tissues of the upper extremity--case report].

Long duration of intravenous drug abuse brings the risk of infectious and surgical complications. The case report of the forearm soft tissue and bone infection followed by rapid progress of compartment syndrome is described. Primary bone infection is unusual. It is necessary to think about it if the treatment of soft tissues comes short of the inflammation suppression. Especially if an intravenous drug abuser is concerned. The case stresses the necessity of thinking of all the diagnostic possibilities and bone affliction with its risks and of the well-timed treatment urgency.