title: Salvage of compartment syndrome of the leg and foot.
abstract: Early diagnosis and treatment of compartment syndrome of the leg or foot is invaluable in avoiding a chronic and often debilitating course. In cases where an ischemic contracture results in pain, disability or soft tissue compromise, surgical intervention is indicated. Thorough physical examination of patients and a thorough understanding of pathomechanics of the foot and ankle are paramount. These combined with a comprehensive preoperative plan and meticulous execution can often provide improved function and decrease pain in patients affected by this debilitating problem.
authors.affiliation: Drexel College of Medicine, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, 245 North 15th Street, MS 420,Philadelphia, PA 19102, USA. michael.castro@mac.com
authors.forename: Jennifer M B
authors.initials: JM
authors.lastname: Brey
authors.forename: Michael D
authors.initials: MD
authors.lastname: Castro
mesh_terms: D003161:Compartment Syndromes / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*; D005528:Foot; D006801:Humans; D007866:Leg; D023821:Limb Salvage