Acute compartment syndrome following revisional arthroplasty of the forefoot: The dangers of ankle-block.

Authors
Noorpuri, BSW Shahane, SA Getty, CJG
Citation
Bsw. Noorpuri et al., Acute compartment syndrome following revisional arthroplasty of the forefoot: The dangers of ankle-block., FOOT ANKL I, 21(8), 2000, pp. 680-682
Citations number
5
Categorie Soggetti
Ortopedics, Rehabilitation & Sport Medicine
Journal title
FOOT & ANKLE INTERNATIONAL
ISSN journal
10711007 → ACNP
Volume
21
Issue
8
Year of publication
2000
Pages
680 - 682
Database
ISI
SICI code
1071-1007(200008)21:8<680:ACSFRA>2.0.ZU;2-J
Abstract
A case of acute compartment syndrome of the forefoot after revisional arthr oplasty of the forefoot is presented. Shortening of the compartments due to bony resection and extensive dissection due to previous scarring may have predisposed to the pathological condition. Prompt decompression based on cl inical grounds prevented any long term sequelae. Allowance must be made for the concomitant use of local anaesthetic procedures which may obscure the clinical picture.