title: Compartment syndrome: the importance of early diagnosis.
abstract: Compartment syndrome is an acute orthopaedic emergency with a variety of causes, the most common following trauma to the limbs. Necrosis of muscle, nerve and skin tissue may result owing to oxygen deprivation. Early detection and appropriate treatment are essential if irreversible damage is to be avoided.
authors.affiliation: Acute Pain Service, Nevill Hall Hospital, Gwent Healthcare NHS Trust.
authors.forename: Carolyn
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Middleton
mesh_terms: D000208:Acute Disease; D000868:Anterior Compartment Syndrome / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology / Q000451:nursing*; D006801:Humans; D007866:Leg / Q000033:anatomy & histology; D016530:Orthopedic Nursing / Q000379:methods*