Journal of orthopaedic trauma
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Comparative Study
Infection and Nonunion After Fasciotomy for Compartment Syndrome Associated With Tibia Fractures: A Matched Cohort Comparison.
The objective was to compare the rates of union and infection in patients treated with and without fasciotomy for acute compartment syndrome (ACS) in operatively managed tibia fractures. ⋯ Prognostic level III. See Instructions for Authors for a complete description of levels of evidence.