Compartment syndrome of the leg after arthroscopic examination of a tibial plateau fracture. Case report and review of the literature.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
Increasing attention has been given to the role of arthroscopy in the treatment of tibial plateau fractures. Complications of arthroscopy are infrequent but are potentially severe. We present a case of acute compartment syndrome related to arthroscopic treatment of a tibial plateau fracture in an adolescent.
Medical subject headings
- Arthroscopy
- Compartment Syndromes
- Tibial Fractures
Anatomy
- tibia