Compartment syndrome of the extremity: Matters arising

Compartment syndrome of the extremity: Matters arising

Background: Compartment syndrome (CS) is a limb-threatening and a life-threatening condition that occurs when pressure within a musculofascial compartment exceeds tissue perfusion pressure. Morbidity and mortality from CS stem from delay in diagnosis and treatment. Aim: To highlight the various clin...

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Main Authors: J N Legbo, A C Opara, B A Galadima, J F Legbo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2011-01-01
Series:Sahel Medical Journal
Subjects:
Compartment syndrome
extremity
Online Access:http://www.smjonline.org/article.asp?issn=1118-8561;year=2011;volume=14;issue=1;spage=1;epage=10;aulast=Legbo;type=0

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