Current thinking about acute compartment syndrome of the lower extremity.
Year: 2010
Type: article
Abstract: Acute compartment syndrome of the lower extremity is a clinical condition that, although uncommon, is seen fairly regularly in modern orthopedic practice. The pathophysiology of the disorder has been extensively described and is well known to physicians who care for patients with musculoskeletal injuries. The diagnosis, however, is often difficult to make. In this article, we review the clinical risk factors of acute compartment syndrome of the lower extremity, identify the current concepts of diagnosis and discuss appropriate treatment plans. We also describe the Canadian medicolegal environment in regard to compartment syndrome of the lower extremity.
Source: PubMed
Authors: Babak Shadgan, Matthew Menon, David Sanders, Gregg Berry, Claude Martin, Paul Duffy, David Stephen, Peter J O'Brien
Institution: University of British Columbia
Language: English
Subfield: Surgery
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W20921439