Compartment Syndrome

Research from A.H. Schmidt et al Broadens Understanding of Compartment Syndrome

Published in Cardiovascular Week, August 22nd, 2011

2011 AUG 22 -- In this recently published article, scientists in Minneapolis, Minnesota conducted a study "To compare hospital charges and length of stay in a series of adult patients with isolated, otherwise uncomplicated tibia fractures with and without acute compartment syndrome (ACS). Retrospective case-control study."

"Urban Level I trauma center. Forty-six previously healthy adults with isolated tibia fractures (open or closed), with or without ACS but without other complication, associated injury, or social circumstance that influenced hospital stay or charges. Intramedullary nailing in all patients with immediate fasciotomy and delayed fasciotomy...

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Source: Cardiovascular Week (2011-08-22)

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