Compartment syndrome following total knee replacement: A case report and literature review.
Compartment syndrome is a rare complication of total knee replacement (TKR) surgery that needs prompt diagnosis and treatment as it may be associated with high morbidity and mortality. We have found very few reports in the literature describing compartment syndrome after TKRs and therefore, present a relevant case which occurred in the immediate postoperative phase and was treated with fasciotomy and subsequent operations to close the soft tissue defects.
Mohammed Shaath, Department of Trauma and Orthopaedics, North Manchester General Hospital, Crumpsall M8 5RB, United Kingdom.
Mohammed
M
Shaath
Mohammed Shaath, Department of Trauma and Orthopaedics, North Manchester General Hospital, Crumpsall M8 5RB, United Kingdom.
Mohamed
M
Sukeik
Mohammed Shaath, Department of Trauma and Orthopaedics, North Manchester General Hospital, Crumpsall M8 5RB, United Kingdom.
Saadallah
S
Mortada
Mohammed Shaath, Department of Trauma and Orthopaedics, North Manchester General Hospital, Crumpsall M8 5RB, United Kingdom.
Sean
S
Masterson
Compartment syndrome; Complications; Knee replacement; Treatment
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