We have a difficult issue of a compartment syndrome which was diagnosed
very late. I would be interested to know if anyone has any reference for
good quality evidence to answer the following -
WHat proportion of compartment syndromes occur in non fractured legs
How long after the initial injury does the "average" compartment syndrome
present, ie how long can it take for the pressure to become critical
WOuld be grateful for any experienced views or references.
RUth
Ruth Brown FRCS FFAEM
Consultant in Emergency Medicine,
King's College Hospital, London UK
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