Compartment syndrome following ankle fracture-dislocation: a case report.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
Compartment syndrome in association with ankle fracture is extremely rare. The few reported cases involved the deep posterior compartment and were diagnosed late. We show that prompt recognition of this rare problem and early fasciotomy with fracture fixation prevents the long-term sequelae seen in all previously reported cases.
Medical subject headings
- Ankle Injuries
- Compartment Syndromes
- Fractures, Bone
- Joint Dislocations
Anatomy
- ankle