Orthopaedics & MSK — Flashcards

In limb compartment syndrome, increased tissue pressure within a fascial compartment of a limb exceeds the perfusion pressure, leading to venous _____ and arteriolar collapse

Acute compartment syndrome is much more common in _____ and tends to occur < 35

Hint: sex

Acute compartment syndrome can be caused by _____ injury

_____ is ↑ pressure within a closed fascial compartment resulting in ischaemia

In compartment syndrome an x-ray is often done to rule out a(n) _____

If the delta pressure is _____ mm Hg in compartment syndrome, then a(n) fasciotomy is indicated

Acute compartment syndrome is primarily a clinical diagnosis, but what is the gold standard investigation to confirm it? _____

What is a late clinical feature of compartment syndrome? _____

Compartment syndrome is characterised by increased pain with _____ stretching (active or passive)

The most common fracture to cause acute compartment syndrome are _____ fractures