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Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association, Vol 79, Issue 3 139-141, Copyright © 1989 by American Podiatric Medical Association
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FJ Bartolomei and JO Colley
Compartment syndrome presents an emergency situation to the surgeon. Inordinate delay in performing a fasciotomy poses potential loss of limb or irreversible neuromuscular damage. Recognizing those injuries that may cause a compartment syndrome and careful monitoring of the at-risk patient during the early post-traumatic period are mandatory.
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