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Review
. 2006 Mar;11(1):191-201, x.
doi: 10.1016/j.fcl.2005.10.001.

Reconstruction of the foot after leg or foot compartment syndrome

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Reconstruction of the foot after leg or foot compartment syndrome

Mark D Perry et al. Foot Ankle Clin. 2006 Mar.

Abstract

Compartment syndrome should be treated early and aggressively to prevent late complications. Patients may have late deformity because of a failure of diagnosis, inadequate decompression, or a delay in fasciotomies. Late reconstruction will allow a plantigrade and relatively functional foot. Complete excision of scarred muscle will prevent recurrence in established deformities. Early treatment may prevent significant functional impairment by well-placed tenotomies. In patients with severe long-term deformities with extensive soft tissue contraction, incremental correction may be an appropriate intermediate intervention.

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