Compartment Syndrome: The Issues and Solutions You Need to Know About

Instr Course Lect. 2023:72:343-356.

Abstract

The diagnosis and management of compartment syndrome remains challenging and controversial. There continues to be a significant burden of disease and substantial resource implications associated with fractures complicated by compartment syndrome. Achieving consensus opinions regarding the diagnosis and treatment of this problem has important implications given the profound effect on patient outcomes.

MeSH terms

  • Compartment Syndromes* / diagnosis
  • Compartment Syndromes* / etiology
  • Consensus
  • Fractures, Bone* / complications
  • Humans