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Compartment Syndrome

A Guide to Diagnosis and Management

  • This open access book describes the state of the art in the diagnosis and management of compartment syndrome
  • Pathophysiology, pressure management, fasciotomy of the upper and lower extremity, and treating unique populations are discussed in detail
  • A unique and timely resource for orthopedic and trauma surgeons

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Table of contents (18 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xiii
  2. Diagnostic Dilemma for the Orthopedic Surgeon

    • Michael Maher, Cyril Mauffrey
    Pages 1-7Open Access
  3. Legal Aspects of Compartment Syndrome

    • Milton T. M. Little, Carol A. Lin, Mark S. Vrahas
    Pages 9-16Open Access
  4. Pathophysiology of Compartment Syndrome

    • Geraldine Merle, Edward J. Harvey
    Pages 17-24Open Access
  5. Pressure Measurement: Surrogate of Ischaemia

    • Andrew D. Duckworth, Charles M. Court-Brown, Margaret M. McQueen
    Pages 35-49Open Access
  6. Limitations of Pressure Measurement

    • David J. Hak, Cyril Mauffrey
    Pages 51-58Open Access
  7. Fasciotomy: Upper Extremity

    • Kyros Ipaktchi, Jessica Wingfield, Salih Colakoglu
    Pages 59-66Open Access
  8. Compartment Syndrome of the Lower Extremity

    • Cody M. Tillinghast, Joshua L. Gary
    Pages 67-81Open Access
  9. Fasciotomy Wound Management

    • Vasilios G. Igoumenou, Zinon T. Kokkalis, Andreas F. Mavrogenis
    Pages 83-95Open Access
  10. Foot Compartment Syndrome Controversy

    • Julian G. Lugo-Pico, Amiethab Aiyer, Jonathan Kaplan, Anish R. Kadakia
    Pages 97-104Open Access
  11. Management of Missed Compartment Syndrome

    • Douglas W. Lundy, Jennifer L. Bruggers
    Pages 105-112Open Access
  12. Compartment Syndrome Due to Patient Positioning

    • Sascha Halvachizadeh, Kai Oliver Jensen, Hans-Christoph Pape
    Pages 113-123Open Access
  13. Acute Compartment Syndrome in Children

    • David J. Hak
    Pages 125-132Open Access
  14. Compartment Syndrome in Polytrauma Patients

    • Christopher Lee, Robert V. O’Toole
    Pages 133-144Open Access
  15. Unusual Presentation of Compartment Syndrome

    • Ioannis V. Papachristos, Peter V. Giannoudis
    Pages 145-160Open Access
  16. Common Misperceptions Among Health-Care Professionals

    • Joshua A. Parry
    Pages 161-167Open Access
  17. Novel Modalities to Diagnose and Prevent Compartment Syndrome

    • Andrew H. Schmidt
    Pages 169-176Open Access
  18. Corrections to: Fasciotomy Wound Management

    • Vasilios G. Igoumenou, Zinon T. Kokkalis, Andreas F. Mavrogenis
    Pages C1-C1Open Access
  19. Back Matter

    Pages 177-181

About this book

Compartment syndrome is a complex physiologic process with significant potential harm, and though an important clinical problem, the basic science and research surrounding this entity remains poorly understood. This unique open access book fills the gap in the knowledge of compartment syndrome, re-evaluating the current state of the art on this condition. The current clinical diagnostic criteria are presented, as well as the multiple dilemmas facing the surgeon. Pathophysiology, ischemic thresholds and pressure management techniques and limitations are discussed in detail. The main surgical management strategy, fasciotomy, is then described for both the upper and lower extremities, along with wound care. Compartment syndrome due to patient positioning, in children and polytrauma patients, and unusual presentations are likewise covered. Novel diagnosis and prevention strategies, as well as common misconceptions and legal ramifications stemming from compartment syndrome, round out the presentation.

Unique and timely, Compartment Syndrome: A Guide to Diagnosis and Management will be indispensable for orthopedic and trauma surgeons confronted with this common yet challenging medical condition. 

Editors and Affiliations

  • Professor of Orthopedic Surgery, Interim Director of Service, Department of Orthopedics, Denver Health Medical Center, Denver, USA

    Cyril Mauffrey

  • Central Florida Regional Hospital, Hughston Orthopedic Trauma Group, Sanford, USA

    David J. Hak

  • Assistant Professor, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Tulane University School of Medicine, New Orleans, USA

    Murphy P. Martin III

About the editors

Cyril Mauffrey, MD, FACS, FRCS, Professor of Orthopedic Surgery, Interim Director of Service, Department of Orthopedics, Denver Health Medical Center, Denver, CO, USA 

David J. Hak, MD, MBA, FACS, Hughston Orthopedic Trauma Group, Central Florida Regional Hospital , Sanford, FL USA
Murphy P. Martin, III, MD, Assistant Professor , Tulane University School of Medicine, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, New Orleans, LA, USA 




Bibliographic Information

  • Book Title: Compartment Syndrome

  • Book Subtitle: A Guide to Diagnosis and Management

  • Editors: Cyril Mauffrey, David J. Hak, Murphy P. Martin III

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-22331-1

  • Publisher: Springer Cham

  • eBook Packages: Medicine, Medicine (R0)

  • Copyright Information: The Editor(s) (if applicable) and The Author(s) 2019

  • Hardcover ISBN: 978-3-030-22330-4Published: 26 September 2019

  • Softcover ISBN: 978-3-030-22333-5Published: 11 September 2020

  • eBook ISBN: 978-3-030-22331-1Published: 02 September 2019

  • Edition Number: 1

  • Number of Pages: XIII, 181

  • Number of Illustrations: 5 b/w illustrations, 9 illustrations in colour

  • Topics: Orthopedics, Surgery

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