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Lower Extremity Compartment Syndrome
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Location: http://www.postgradmed.com/issues/1999/03_99/swain.htm
Description: Lower extremity compartment syndrome
When to suspect acute or chronic pressure buildup
Randall Swain, MD; David Ross, MD
VOL 105 / NO 3 / MARCH 1999 / POSTGRADUATE MEDICINE
CME learning objectives
To recognize both acute and chronic compartment syndromes in the sports setting
To understand the differential diagnosis of lower leg pain in athletes
To learn the workup and treatment of potential compartment syndrome cases
Type: Lecture/Presentation
Author/Contact: Swain & Ross
Institution: Postgraduate Medicine
Primary Subject/Category:
- - OCOSH Classification: Muscular Diseases: Compartment Syndromes
- - Orthopedic Topics: Orthopaedic Complications
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