Predictive Value of Serum Myoglobin and Creatine Phosphokinase for Development of Acute Kidney Injury in Traumatic Rhabdomyolysis.

Introduction: Rhabdomyolysis (RM) is a condition where there is injury to striated muscle fibers causing release of myoglobin, creatine phosphokinase (CPK), and other intracellular contents into the circulation. High myoglobin levels cause acute kidney injury (AKI). Trauma is the most common cause of RM and development of complications related to the degree of myoglobin released.