[Effect of intramedullary nailing of tibial shaft fractures on the pressure in the deep posterior compartment of the leg].
In the years of 2003-2005 there was carried out an investigation on 24 patients (17 male and 7 female) based on measuring the pressure in the deep posterior compartment during tibial intramedullary nailing with reaming. The pressure was checked in each part of the operation. The mean increase of the pressure was 7% (+ 1.6 mmHg) and didn't cause any risk of compartment syndrome. In our opinion the intramedullary nailing might be consider as a safe procedure.
Kowalski
Daniel
D
Klinika Chirurgii UrazowejNarzqdu Ruchu i Ortopedi, Centrum Medyczne Kształcenia Podyplomowego w Otwocku.
Orłowski
Jan
J
Rylski
Walemar
W
Pomianowski
Stanisław
S
Zakrzewski
Piotr
P
D000328:Adult; D001858:Bone Nails; D003161:Compartment Syndromes / Q000209:etiology*; D005260:Female; D005594:Fracture Fixation, Intramedullary / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D007866:Leg; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D008991:Monitoring, Physiologic; D011312:Pressure; D013978:Tibial Fractures / Q000601:surgery*; D016896:Treatment Outcome