Compartment Syndrome: Etiology, Pathophysiology, Anatomy, Localization, Diagnosis and Treatment

Author(s):  
V. Echtermeyer ◽  
H. Tscherne ◽  
H.-J. Oestern ◽  
E. van der Zypen
Author(s):  
A.V. Edilov ◽  
V.K. Tat'yanchenko ◽  
V.L. Bogdanov ◽  
Yu.V. Sukhaya

The purpose of the work is to improve surgical treatment of foot phlegmon by developing a method for diagnosis and treatment of compartment syndrome (CS). Materials and Methods. The study involved 64 patients with foot phlegmon of non-diabetic etiology. The patients were divided into two groups. Group I (control, n=31) suggested traditional treatment techniques. Group II (main, n=33) provided a new algorithm for the diagnosis and treatment of compartment syndrome (patent No. 2683855), along with ultrasonic cavitation and ozone therapy. To assess the severity of the purulent-inflammatory process in the foot, the authors suggested to include a tissue pressure measurement technique in the diagnostic algorithm. The obtained indicators contributed to the diagnosis of the compartment syndrome and, thus, administration of decompressive fasciotomy in fascial foot structures with a high strength level and elastic modulus. The authors also evaluated the degree of reparative processes in the postoperative wound and the level of its microbial contamination (CFU calculation). Results. It was estimated that the increase in tissue pressure by more than 25 mm Hg in 87.9 % of patients is an indication for a know-how decompressive fasciotomy. The obtained results of clinical, laboratory and instrumental research allowed the authors to develop an algorithm for treatment efficacy evaluation. Conclusion. The positive treatment results observed in 90.9 % of patients make it possible to recommend the developed algorithm for implementation in clinical practice. Keywords: phlegmon, tissue pressure, surgical treatment, fasciotomy. Цель работы – улучшение результатов хирургического лечения флегмоны стопы путем разработки способа диагностики и лечения компартмент-синдрома (КС). Материалы и методы. В исследовании участвовали 64 пациента с флегмоной стопы недиабетической этиологии, разделенных на две группы. В I группе (контрольной, n=31) использовалась традиционная методика лечения, во II группе (основной, n=33) – разработанный алгоритм диагностики и лечения компартмент-синдрома (патент на изобретение № 2683855), а также методы ультразвуковой кавитации и озонотерапии. Для оценки тяжести течения гнойно-воспалительного процесса в области стопы было предложено включить в диагностический алгоритм методику измерения тканевого давления. Полученные показатели послужили основанием для диагностики компартмент-синдрома и выполнения по показаниям декомпрессивной фасциотомии в области фасциальных структур стопы, обладающих высокими уровнем прочности и модулем упругости. Также оценивались степень репаративных процессов в послеоперационной ране и уровень ее микробной обсемененности по значению КОЕ. Результаты. Установлено, что увеличение тканевого давления более чем на 25 мм рт. ст. у 87,9 % пациентов является показанием для выполнения декомпрессивной фасциотомии по оригинальной методике. Полученные результаты клинических, лабораторных и инструментальных методов исследования позволили выработать алгоритм оценки эффективности лечения. Выводы. Отмеченные у 90,9 % пациентов хорошие результаты лечения дают возможность рекомендовать разработанный алгоритм для внедрения в клиническую практику. Ключевые слова: флегмона, тканевое давление, хирургическое лечение, фасциотомия.


1989 ◽  
Vol 4 (3) ◽  
pp. 30-37 ◽  
Author(s):  
Christopher M. Sullivan ◽  
Scott J. Mubarak

The Lancet ◽  
2015 ◽  
Vol 386 (10000) ◽  
pp. 1299-1310 ◽  
Author(s):  
Arvind G von Keudell ◽  
Michael J Weaver ◽  
Paul T Appleton ◽  
Donald S Bae ◽  
George S M Dyer ◽  
...  

2019 ◽  
Vol 24 (03) ◽  
pp. 311-316 ◽  
Author(s):  
Akiko Tominaga ◽  
Kozo Shimada ◽  
Ko Temporin ◽  
Ryosuke Noguchi

Background: Chronic exertional compartment syndrome (CECS) is a rare condition, which generally occurs in athletes. Few tools are available for diagnosis and treatment evaluation. We examined pre- and post- exertional forearm magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) before and after fasciotomy since 2013. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of pre- and post-exertional MRI before and after fasciotomy. Methods: We treated 8 forearms of 5 patients diagnosed with CECS of the forearms since 2013, including 6 forearms of 3 motocross racers, 1 forearm of 1 baseball pitcher, 1 forearm of 1 manual laborer with a history of muscle contusion. We obtained pre- and post-exertional MRI before and after fasciotomy in all cases. Pre-exertional MRI was obtained when the patient was at rest without any symptom. Post-exertional MRI was obtained after the patients repeated “grip and release” using a hand gripper with maximum effort for approximately 10 minutes until symptoms occurred. We compared MRI findings before and after fasciotomy and evaluated the correlation with clinical outcome. Results: Symptoms disappeared completely in all 3 motocross racers after fasciotomy. MRI at rest showed no abnormal high signals in all cases both before and after fasciotomy. On post-exertional MRI, T2 high area presented mainly in flexor digitorum profundus (FDP) and brachioradialis (BR) and disappeared completely after surgery. Symptoms persisted in the pitcher and the laborer after fasciotomy. T2 high area presented mainly in FDP on post-exertional MRI before fasciotomy and remained on post-exertional MRI after fasciotomy in these two patients. These intensity changes correlated strongly with their symptoms. Conclusions: We performed pre- and post-exertional MRI before and after fasciotomy. The intensity change in T2-weighted images on post-exertional MRI correlated strongly with their symptoms. Post-exertional MRI is useful for diagnosis and treatment evaluation in CECS.


2014 ◽  
Vol 104 (4) ◽  
pp. 417-421 ◽  
Author(s):  
Faye E. Izadi ◽  
Douglas H. Richie

Exertional compartment syndrome in the foot is rarely reported and often confused with plantar fasciitis as a cause of arch pain in the running athlete. We describe a case involving a 19-year-old competitive collegiate runner who developed a chronic case of bilateral medial arch pain during training, which was initially diagnosed as plantar fasciitis but failed to respond to conventional treatment. After symptoms began to suggest exertional compartment syndrome, the diagnosis was confirmed by measuring an elevated resting pressure in the medial compartment of both feet. The patient underwent a bilateral medial compartment fasciotomy, which allowed a full return to activity, and has remained pain free after a 1-year follow-up.


Author(s):  
Yazeed Ali S. Albalawi ◽  
Reema Ibrahim A. Albaltan ◽  
Turki Abdullah A. Alzahrani ◽  
Ahad Mohammed Almutairi ◽  
Meshael Alawi Almatari ◽  
...  

The study aimed to summarize the updated evidence regards, Etiology, Diagnosis and Management of Acute compartment syndrome. Acute compartment syndrome (ACS) is a condition in which pressure builds up inside a closed osteofascial compartment, impairing local circulation. Early diagnosis and treatment are credited with the best outcomes following Acute Compartment Syndrome. The severity of compartment syndrome varies from mild to severe. Fasciotomies should be performed very soon if the patient have acute compartment syndrome. The treatment of late compartment syndrome (delayed or missing diagnosis) is more problematic. Long duration of acute compartment syndrome without treatment can cause irreversible damage that’s why early intervention is a must, non-operative measurement is preferred if possible, to prevent any surgical complications, however if surgery is needed it must be performed with Two-incision fasciotomy being the most used method.


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