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Case Reports
. 1975 Jun;18(2):109-12.

Compartment syndromes

B R McNamara
  • PMID: 1061455
Case Reports

Compartment syndromes

B R McNamara. P N G Med J. 1975 Jun.

Abstract

A patient is presented who developed the Compartment Syndrome, following blunt trauma to the lower limb. A "fibulectomy-fasciotomy" was performed. This allowed restoration of normal peripheral circulation of the limb but failed to prevent ischaemic necrosis developing in the anterior tibial, peroneal and posterior tibial compartments. Compartment Syndromes in the lower limb are discussed, with a view to their early recognition and management.

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