Compartment syndrome. A dorsal pedal presentation

FJ Bartolomei
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Compartment syndrome presents an emergency situation to the surgeon. Inordinate delay in performing a fasciotomy poses potential loss of limb or irreversible neuromuscular damage. Recognizing those injuries that may cause a compartment syndrome and careful monitoring of the at-risk patient during the early post-traumatic period are mandatory.

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