Practical Review on the Contemporary Diagnosis and Management of Compartment Syndrome

Acute compartment syndrome (ACS) is a limb-threatening pathology that necessitates early detection and management. The diagnosis of ACS is often made by physical examination alone; however, supplemental methods such as compartment pressure measurement, infrared spectroscopy, and ultrasound can provi...

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Published in:Plastic and reconstructive surgery. Global open 2024-03, Vol.12 (3), p.e5637-e5637
Main Authors: Davidson, Amelia L, Sutherland, Mason A, Siska, Robert C, Janis, Jeffrey E
Format: Article
Language:English
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Summary:Acute compartment syndrome (ACS) is a limb-threatening pathology that necessitates early detection and management. The diagnosis of ACS is often made by physical examination alone; however, supplemental methods such as compartment pressure measurement, infrared spectroscopy, and ultrasound can provide additional information that support decision-making. This practical review aims to incorporate and summarize recent studies to provide evidence-based approaches to compartment syndrome for both resource-rich and -poor settings among several patient populations.
ISSN:2169-7574
2169-7574
DOI:10.1097/GOX.0000000000005637