Compartment Syndrome- Controversies and where are we Today
Abstract Compartment Syndrome in Orthopedic practice is a night mare and has to be diagnosed and treated as an emergency to save the function of the limb. Importance of different criteria of early diagnosis, compartment pressure measurement and immediate fasciotomy are the controversies even today....
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Published in | Journal of Health and Allied Sciences NU Vol. 7; no. 2; pp. 042 - 049 |
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Main Authors | , , , |
Format | Journal Article |
Language | English |
Published |
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Thieme Medical and Scientific Publishers Private Ltd
01.06.2017
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Summary: | Abstract
Compartment Syndrome in Orthopedic practice is a night mare and has to be diagnosed and treated as an emergency to save the function of the limb. Importance of different criteria of early diagnosis, compartment pressure measurement and immediate fasciotomy are the controversies even today. The review emphasizes the importance of these concerns.
Definition
Compartment syndrome occurs due to an increased interstitial tissue pressure inside a closed 1 space especially in an osseo-fascial compartment , should be treated as an acute emergency. |
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ISSN: | 2582-4287 2582-4953 |
DOI: | 10.1055/s-0040-1708709 |