Predictors of acute compartment syndrome of the lower leg in adults following tibial plateau fractures

Predictors of acute compartment syndrome of the lower leg in adults following tibial plateau fractures

Abstract Background Acute compartment syndrome (ACS) is an underestimated complication following tibial plateau fractures. Understanding predictors of ACS in the lower leg after a fracture of the tibial plateau may guide earlier diagnosis and promptly decompressed by surgical fasciotomy. To date, ho...

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Main Authors: Xiangtian Deng, Hongzhi Hu, Zhipeng Ye, Jian Zhu, Yiran Zhang, Yingze Zhang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-08-01
Series:Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research
Subjects:
Acute compartment syndrome
Adults
Tibial plateau fractures
Prevalence rate
Predictors
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13018-021-02660-7

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