• Hosp Med · Apr 1998

    Review

    Compartment syndrome in the lower limb.

    • G J van Essen and M M McQueen.
    • Edinburgh Orthopaedic Trauma Unit, Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh NHS Trust.
    • Hosp Med. 1998 Apr 1; 59 (4): 294-7.

    AbstractAcute compartment syndrome is a potentially devastating condition which may arise as a complication of a tibial diaphyseal fracture. Early diagnosis and treatment are of tantamount importance in preventing the devastating complications of this condition. Compartment monitoring is of key importance in early diagnosis and significantly reduces the complication rate.

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