Open 4-Compartment Fasciotomy for Chronic Exertional Compartment Syndrome of the Leg

Autor: Amos Z. Dai, B.S., Michael Zacchilli, M.D., Neha Jejurikar, B.S., Hien Pham, M.D., Laith Jazrawi, M.D.
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2017
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Zdroj: Arthroscopy Techniques, Vol 6, Iss 6, Pp e2191-e2201 (2017)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 2212-6287
DOI: 10.1016/j.eats.2017.08.014
Popis: Chronic exertional compartment syndrome (CECS) is a significant source of lower extremity pain and morbidity in the athletic population. Although endoscopic techniques have been introduced, open fasciotomy remains the mainstay of surgical treatment because of the paucity of evidence in support of an endoscopic approach. The literature on surgical management of CECS is mixed, and overall success rates are modest at best. Optimizing surgical technique, including prevention of neurovascular injury and wound complications, can make a significant impact on the clinical outcome. Here we present our surgical technique, including pearls and pitfalls, for open 4-compartment fasciotomy for treatment of chronic exertional compartment syndrome.
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