Compartment Syndrome
- causes and risk factors
- signs, symptoms and diagnosis
- pathophysiology
- treatments
- consequences and course
- the patient
- health care team
- community involvement
- resources and references
Compartment syndrome is a severe buildup of pressure in a fascial space, most commonly in the lower leg or forearm.
It is a true orthopedic emergency.
Causes and Risk Factors
Compartment syndrome results from a viscious cycle.
The most common cause is ischemia followed by reperfusion.
damage - inflammation - swelling and increased pressure - decreased blood flow - ischemia - damage
Signs, Symptoms, and Diagnosis
6P's
pain with passive movement is among the earliest of signs.
compartments will feel tense or full.
distal neurological manifestations
A compartment pressure catheter
Pathophysiology
Treatments
A fasciotomy should be done emergently and left open for a few days.
Consequences and Course
The Patient
Health Care Team
Community Involvement
References