The evolution of the compartment syndrome since 1948 as recorded in the JBJS (B).
This paper describes how we came to understand the pathophysiology of Volkmann's ischaemic contracture with references to relevant papers in this Journal, and the investigation and management of acute compartment syndrome is briefly discussed.
Klenerman
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University of Liverpool, Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery, 22 Buckingham Street, London WC2N 6ET, UK. klenerman@btinternet.com
D003161:Compartment Syndromes / Q000266:history* / Q000628:therapy; D049673:History, 20th Century; D049674:History, 21st Century; D006801:Humans; D054061:Ischemic Contracture / Q000266:history; D010506:Periodicals as Topic / Q000266:history*