Acute atraumatic compartment syndrome in the leg.
The compartment syndrome is well recognised as occurring after trauma, but atraumatic acute compartment syndrome is less widely known. We report 3 cases in whom an acute compartment syndrome developed without major injury. Early diagnosis and prompt treatment by decompressive fasciotomy is of vital importance if limb function is to be preserved and complications avoided.
Cara
J A
JA
Department of Orthopaedic and Traumatic Surgery, Hospital Costa del Sol, Marbella, Málagy, Spain.
Narváez
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A
Bertrand
M L
ML
Guerado
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E
D000208:Acute Disease; D000328:Adult; D003161:Compartment Syndromes / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D007866:Leg / Q000601:surgery*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D019637:Orthopedic Procedures / Q000379:methods; D016896:Treatment Outcome