Compartment syndrome in children.
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Abstract
The development of compartment syndrome is a well-recognized clinical entity. The diagnosis and management of compartment syndrome in the adult population is well established. Because of the difficulty with cooperation in physical examination of children with pain, the early recognition of compartment syndrome in this group of patients can be more challenging. Furthermore, the potential inability to make a prompt and accurate diagnosis can lead to significant extremity morbidity and possibly mortality.
Medical subject headings
- Compartment Syndromes