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Well Leg Compartment Syndrome after Contralateral Femoral Neck ORIF
Joint Authors
Shultz, Christopher
Baca, Kristen
Decker, Michael
Source
Issue
Vol. 2020, Issue 2020 (31 Dec. 2020), pp.1-4, 4 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2020-07-31
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
4
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
The authors present a case of WLCS after femoral neck fracture fixation.
While this is a rare complication, a high index of suspicion should exist.
Surgeons should use well leg holders with caution and limit utilization time.
Alternative methods of positioning to allow for fluoroscopic imaging exist.
WLCS remains a clinical diagnosis; intracompartmental measurements can be used but should be cautiously interpreted.
When the diagnosis of WLCS is made, emergent fasciotomies of the affected compartments should be performed.
Surgeons should be aware of this complication when using a well leg holder and the potential catastrophic consequences if left ignored.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Shultz, Christopher& Baca, Kristen& Decker, Michael. 2020. Well Leg Compartment Syndrome after Contralateral Femoral Neck ORIF. Case Reports in Orthopedics،Vol. 2020, no. 2020, pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1150107
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Shultz, Christopher…[et al.]. Well Leg Compartment Syndrome after Contralateral Femoral Neck ORIF. Case Reports in Orthopedics No. 2020 (2020), pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1150107
American Medical Association (AMA)
Shultz, Christopher& Baca, Kristen& Decker, Michael. Well Leg Compartment Syndrome after Contralateral Femoral Neck ORIF. Case Reports in Orthopedics. 2020. Vol. 2020, no. 2020, pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1150107
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1150107