Compartment syndromes in athletes

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Deutscher übersetzter Titel:Kompartmentsyndrome bei Sportlern
Autor:Black, Kevin P.; Schultz, Timothy K.; Cheung, Norman L.
Erschienen in:Clinics in sports medicine
Veröffentlicht:9 (1990), 2, S. 471-487, Lit.
Format: Literatur (SPOLIT)
Publikationstyp: Zeitschriftenartikel
Medienart: Gedruckte Ressource
Sprache:Englisch
ISSN:0278-5919, 1556-228X
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Erfassungsnummer:PU199102047303
Quelle:BISp

Abstract

Compartment syndromes occur frequently in the leg in association with athletics, but may occur in the forearm and many other muscular compartments as well. Similar inciting events may result in either acute or chronic forms with vastly different clinical presentations. With an understanding of the antomy and pathophysiology, and the ability to measure compartment pressures directly, an accurate diagnosis can be readily made. Acute forms require immediate fascial release to minimize muscle and nerve injury. Surgical treatment of the chronic form is highly successful and usually allows an early return to athletics. Verf.-Referat