S Ortiz-Miguel, M Miguel-Pérez, J Blasi, A Pérez-Bellmunt, J C Ortiz-Sagristà, I Möller, J L Agullo, P Iglesias, C Martinoli
PURPOSE: Compartment syndrome is a surgical emergency that can occur in any part of the body and can cause cell necrosis when maintained over time. The resulting defects can affect the nerves, muscle cells, bone tissue, and other connective tissues inside the compartment, and fasciotomy has to be performed. The anatomical and histological characteristics of the leg make acute, chronic, and exertional compartment syndrome more likely in this limb. For these reasons, knowledge of the ultrasound, anatomical, and histological features of the crural fascia can help in the treatment of leg compartment syndrome...
October 9, 2023: Surgical and Radiologic Anatomy: SRA