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Wheeless' Textbook of Orthopaedics compartment syndrome is elevation of interstitial pressure in closed fascial compartment that results in microvascular compromise; - as duration & magnitude of interstitial pressure increase, myoneural function is impaired & necrosis of soft tissues eventually develops;

Review of CRPS (Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy) Journal of Postgraduate Medicine 50(4)2004

Wheeless Textbook of Orthopaedics (THR) - Loosening of Uncemented Acetabular Components: (press fit acetabular components) - normal bone ingrowth: - generally for bone ingrowth to occur, the component must lie with 50 micrometers of the...

BMJ editorial BMJ 2002;325:557-558 Acute limb compartment syndrome is a surgical emergency characterised by raised pressure in an unyielding osteofascial compartment. Sustained elevation of tissue pressure reduces capillary perfusion below a level necessary for tissue viability, and irreversible muscle and nerve damage may occur within hours. Causes include trauma, revascularisation...

Wheeless Textbook of Orthopaedics

Wheeless Textbook of Orthopaedics compartment syndromes can occur in the foot as in other parts of body; - mechanism of injury is severe local trauma, & assoc skeletal injury may be minimal; - classic...

Wheeless' Textbook of Orthopaedics - compartment syndrome is uncommon in thigh because of large-volume that the thigh requires to cause a pathological increase in interstitial pressure; - fascial compartments of thigh blend anatomically w/ muscles of hip,potentially...

compartment syndrome following tibia fractures are most common in closed frx (upto 20% of frx) but may also occur following open frx; - cast immobilization may increase pressure; - it remains unclear whether IM nailing will increase or decrease compartment pressures,...

Wheeless Textbook of Orthopaedics

SOA - Orthopaedic Care.net Textbook The purpose of this chapter is to provide an overview of acute upper extremity compartment syndrome. It will review the causes, the pathophysiology, the diagnosis, and the treatment of this condition. Some discussion of chronic compartment syndrome is also presented.

Dall-Miles cable and plate fixation system in the treatment of periprosthetic femoral fractures: a review of 20 cases R Sandhu, K Avramidis, C Johnson-Nurse Department of Trauma and Orthopaedics, James Paget Hospital, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, UK PURPOSE. To assess the effectiveness of Dall-Miles cables and plates in the treatment of periprosthetic...

A simple technique for cutting the suture if a drain has been sewn into the wound. For use when the suture penetrates the drain.

Exertional Compartment Syndrome of the Leg: Steps for Expedient Return to Activity Peter Edwards, MD; Mark S. Myerson, MD THE PHYSICIAN AND SPORTSMEDICINE - VOL 24 - NO. 4 - APRIL 96 In Brief: The pain and swelling associated with exertional compartment syndrome is caused by raised intracompartmental pressures possibly induced by muscle...

eMedicine 2005 Compartment syndrome (CS) is a limb-threatening and life-threatening condition observed when perfusion pressure falls below tissue pressure in a closed anatomic space. The current body of knowledge unequivocally reflects that untreated CS leads to tissue necrosis, permanent functional impairment, and, if severe, renal failure and death.

Wheeless Textbook of Orthopaedics Discussion: - known risk factors include notching of the femur, osteoporosis, and excessive polyethylene wear (w/ subsequent osteolytic defect) - Radiographs: - often oblique radiographs are needs as well as AP and Lateral views, due to the rotation of the distal fragment; ...