Acute atraumatic compartment syndrome in the leg. International orthopaedics. [Int Orthop] Journal article

Title	Acute atraumatic compartment syndrome in the leg.
Author(s)	Cara JA, Narváez A, Bertrand ML, Guerado E
Institution	Department of Orthopaedic and Traumatic Surgery, Hospital Costa del Sol, Marbella, Málagy, Spain.
Source	Int Orthop 1999; 23(1):61-2.
MeSH	Acute Disease Adult Compartment Syndromes Female Follow-Up Studies Humans Leg Male Middle Aged Orthopedic Procedures Treatment Outcome
Abstract	The compartment syndrome is well recognised as occurring after trauma, but atraumatic acute compartment syndrome is less widely known. We report 3 cases in whom an acute compartment syndrome developed without major injury. Early diagnosis and prompt treatment by decompressive fasciotomy is of vital importance if limb function is to be preserved and complications avoided.
Language	eng
Pub Type(s)	Case Reports Journal Article
PubMed ID	10192022

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