2020 October
Conservative Treatment of Anterior Chronic Exertional Compartment Syndrome in the Military, with a Mid-term Follow-up
October 27, 2020
Using a conservative treatment plan proved successful in returning 65% anterior chronic exertional compartment syndrome (CECS) patients to active duty without surgery. The plan consisted of numerous outpatient treatments such as stretching, massage, supplementation, with a focus on gait retraining. The continuous measuring ability of the C2Dx Indwell Slit Catheter allowed for accurate execution of
Lower Leg Compartment Syndrome after Appendicectomy
October 22, 2020
This case highlights the importance of a child presenting with lower leg pain and increasing analgesic requirements should have an urgent orthopaedic referral to rule out compartment syndrome as the consequences of a delayed diagnosis can be extremely severe. Abstract This case report acknowledges the importance of maintaining a high index of suspicion for compartment
Acute Compartment Syndrome of the Extremities
October 21, 2020
In a retrospective study of 1,184 patients investigating the use of continuous intra-compartmental pressure monitoring for the diagnosis of acute compartment syndrome reported an estimated sensitivity of 94%, specificity of 98%, and a negative predictive value of 99%, using the intraoperative clinical findings as the gold standard. Abstract Acute compartment syndrome most often develops soon
Delayed Onset of Acute Limb Compartment Syndrome with Neuropathy After Nonarterial Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation Therapy
October 7, 2020
Delayed diagnosis and treatment can lead to permanent dysfunction in the limb involved. For early diagnosis, ICP monitoring is one of the most important objective findings. In this case, the medical staff did not recognize the risk of ALCS and ICP was not monitored; therefore, the diagnosis of ALCS was delayed resulting in permanent damage