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Journal of the American College of Emergency Physicians Open, 2021 Background Acute compartment syndrome is diagnosed by clinical examination with the aid of direct compartmental measurement. Previous work suggested using several laboratory markers that may suggest ongoing acute compartment syndrome in hospitalized ...
Gregory S. Weingart +3 more
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Compartment Syndrome following Below-Knee Amputation
Case Reports in Orthopedics, 2022 In the setting of below-knee amputation, compartment syndrome is a rare complication. Early clinical symptoms of an acute compartment syndrome following below-knee amputation can mimic or be masked by postoperative pain management. We present the case of
Adam S. Gerry +4 more
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Idiopathic spontaneous compartment syndrome of the right lower limb: a case report
Journal of Medical Case Reports, 2021 Background Acutely painful lower limb is a common presentation to the emergency department, and acute compartment syndrome is an important differential diagnosis to consider given the correct predisposing history and clinical presentation.
Sareesh Bandapaati +1 more
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DIAGNOSING ACUTE COMPARTMENT SYNDROME [PDF]
The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery. British volume, 2003 Compartment syndrome has been defined as “a condition in which increased pressure within a limited space compromises the circulation and function of the tissues within that space”.1 It is most commonly seen after injuries to the leg2-5 and forearm6-8 but may also occur in the arm,9 thigh,10 foot,11-13 buttock,14 hand15 and abdomen.16 It typically ...
Kirsten G B, Elliott, Alan J, Johnstone
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Experience with the emergency vascular repair of upper limb arterial transection with concurrent acute compartment syndrome: two case reports [PDF]
Journal of Trauma and Injury, 2023 Upper extremity vascular injuries occurring with acute compartment syndrome are very challenging to manage in an emergency context in resource-poor settings.
Charles Chidiebele Maduba +2 more
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Acute compartment syndrome of the lower limb following childbirth: a case report
Journal of Medical Case Reports, 2020 Background Acute compartment syndrome is a limb-threatening and occasionally life-threatening emergency that is rarely reported as a complication following childbirth. Prompt diagnosis is crucial to avoid permanent functional restriction or even the loss
Sharon Coulton +4 more
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Acute compartment syndrome after a lapidus-akin procedure: A case report
Foot & Ankle Surgery: Techniques, Reports & Cases, 2022 Acute compartment syndrome is a limb threatening condition typically associated with traumatic injury; however, it can be associated with surgical procedures such as abdominal and pelvic surgeries as well as hip and knee arthroplasty. In this case report,
Rimvydas P. Statkus, DPM FACFAS +3 more
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British Journal of Surgery, 2002 AbstractBackgroundAcute compartment syndrome is both a limb- and life-threatening emergency that requires prompt treatment. To avoid a delay in diagnosis requires vigilance and, if necessary, intracompartmental pressure measurement. This review encompasses both limb and abdominal compartment syndrome, including aetiology, diagnosis, treatment and ...
A, Tiwari +3 more
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Compartment syndrome following a jellyfish sting: a case report
Journal of Medical Case Reports, 2023 Background While the majority of reported cases of jellyfish envenomation are self-limited with few lasting complications, a few can cause life-threatening and debilitating illnesses.
Mohamed Elkafafi +3 more
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BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders, 2020 Background The purpose of this study was to evaluate the association between epidemiological, clinical and radiographic factors of patients with tibial shaft fractures and the occurrence of acute compartment syndrome.
Lydia Wuarin +7 more
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