Li-Feng Jiang,Hang Li,Zeng-Feng Xin,Li-Dong Wu.[J].Chin J Traumatol,2016,19(5):290-294. [doi]
Computed tomography angiography and magnetic resonance imaging performance of acute segmental single compartment syndrome following an Achilles tendon repair: A case report and literature review
  
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KeyWord: Compartment syndromesAchilles tendonTibial fracturesAngiography
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Li-Feng Jiang Department of Orthopedics Surgery, Second Hospital of Medical College, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China 
Hang Li Department of Orthopedics Surgery, Second Hospital of Medical College, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China 
Zeng-Feng Xin Department of Orthopedics Surgery, Second Hospital of Medical College, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China 
Li-Dong Wu Department of Orthopedics Surgery, Second Hospital of Medical College, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China 
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      Acute compartment syndrome of the lower extremity is a serious postinjury complication that requires emergency treatment. Early diagnosis is of paramount importance for a good outcome. Four muscle compartments in the calf (anterior, lateral, deep posterior, and superficial posterior) may be individually or collectively affected. Acute segmental single-compartment syndrome is an extremely rare condition characterized by high pressure in a single compartment space with threatening of the segmental tissue viability. In this case report, we describe a young man with Achilles tendon rupture who complained of postoperative pain in the anterior tibial region. Emergent computed tomography angiography and magnetic resonance imaging revealed local muscle edema. Segmental anterior compartment syndrome was diagnosed and fasciotomy was performed.
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