Acute Compartment Syndrome of the thigh 10 days following an Elective Primary Total Hip Replacement
Journal Title: Ortopedia Traumatologia Rehabilitacja - Year 2013, Vol 15, Issue 3
Abstract
Abstract:Acute compartment syndrome (ACS) of the thigh is an uncommon condition usually treated surgically by emergency dermofasciotomy. We report a rare case of acute delayed compartment syndrome of the anterior compartment of the thigh following an uncemented Total Hip Replacement (THR). Surgical decompression was performed and patient had full recovery.
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Kareem R Elsorafy , Andrew JM Stone, Stephen G Nicol
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