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RESEARCH PRODUCT
Soft Tissue Management and Postoperative Care
Veit WinkelbachPol Maria RommensMartin H. Hessmannsubject
medicine.medical_specialtyRehabilitationNeurologybusiness.industryDecompressionmedicine.medical_treatmentIschemiaSoft tissuemedicine.diseaseSurgerymedicinePressure monitoringbusinessComplicationClinical evaluationdescription
The acute compartment syndrome is a limb-threatening complication. Although the diagnosis is primarily based on clinical evaluation, intracompartmental pressure monitoring may be required in specific situations. Surgical decompression is the only adequate treatment. Any delay in surgical management increases the risk of late sequellae.
| year | journal | country | edition | language |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014-10-29 |