Foot compartment syndrome.
FCS is a recognized clinical entity that has few consistent clinical signs except tense swelling. A high degree of clinical suspicion is necessary to provide appropriate treatment. Invasive direct pressure monitoring is needed to diagnose FCS. High-energy injuries are known to cause FCS, but individual risk factors, such as prolonged venous occlusion and blood dyscrasias, are causative factors.
Perry
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MD
Department of Orthopedic Surgery, University of South Alabama College of Medicine, Mobile 36617, USA. mperry@usamail.usouthal.edu
Manoli
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D001696:Biomechanical Phenomena; D002111:Calcaneus / Q000098:blood supply; D003161:Compartment Syndromes / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery; D005528:Foot / Q000473:pathology; D006801:Humans