Two cases of acute anterolateral compartment syndrome following inversion ankle injuries

Bango, Jugert; Zhang, Evan; Aaron, Daniel L.; Diwan, Amna

doi:10.1016/j.tcr.2020.100371

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“…Moreover, this could have been resolved conservatively by limb elevation, release of the tight splints, or by fasciotomy. Therefore, it is crucial to be mindful of compartment syndrome as early clinical suspicion is the key to reduce morbidity and mortality [ 6 , 13 ].…”

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A catastrophic presentation of dead limb secondary to traditional bone setter's treatment in Sorong, West Papua: A case report

Luhur¹,

Dharmawan

Wiguna

2021

International Journal of Surgery Case Reports

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Introduction Traditional bone setter's gangrene is a devastating complication arising from the practice of TBS with a prevalence of 4.29%, and most cases require amputation, which led to permanent disability. This case demonstrates a catastrophic presentation of the lower limb gangrene secondary to traditional bone setter's treatment. Case presentation A 39-year-old man with history of treatment by traditional bone setter presented with generalized pain with loss of the skin throughout the entire right lower leg, leaving soft and hard tissue exposed to the environment. His vital signs showed tachycardia and fever. Pulses were absent on the entire lower leg except for the femoral artery. The radiograph revealed gas density around the soft tissue suggestive of gas gangrene. After stabilization, an above-knee amputation was performed by the orthopedic surgeon. Discussion Traditional bone setter's gangrene is a significant contributor to amputations in many developing countries. The practice of scarification, massage with herbal concoctions and creams, and a tight splint may lead to infection, vascular compromise, compartment syndrome that may terminate in gangrene or death of the limb. This progressive limb-threatening infection emphasizing the importance of early recognition of compartment syndrome, adequate resuscitation or stabilization, and prompt and aggressive treatment. Conclusion This case highlights the menace of TBS activities and the dangers inherent in their practice. People who are misguided by false beliefs should be educated by public enlightenment. Appropriate legislation should be supplemented by the government to integrate traditional bone settings with the new orthopedic care services.

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A catastrophic presentation of dead limb secondary to traditional bone setter's treatment in Sorong, West Papua: A case report

Luhur¹,

Dharmawan

Wiguna

2021

International Journal of Surgery Case Reports

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“…El síndrome compartimental agudo suele acompañar a las fracturas, el 50% de estos casos representan las fracturas abiertas (Sohn et al, 2019). Se presenta en lesiones de las extremidades inferiores de alta energía, entre los elementos clave para el diagnóstico se presenta dolor desmedido (Bango et al, 2020).…”

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Fracturas apendiculares en caninos politraumatizados, complicaciones asociadas y tratamientos actuales

Pimbosa¹

2021

S. F. J. of Dev.

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La presencia de animales politraumatizados es frecuente en la práctica diaria del médico veterinario, entre las patologías óseas más frecuentes son las fracturas del esqueleto apendicular, estas pueden venir acompañadas de lesiones torácicas, abdominales, craneales y vertebrales, por lo cual, se ha planteado como objetivo de la investigación: analizar las diferentes complicaciones asociadas a las fracturas del esqueleto apendicular en caninos y los tratamientos que existen en la actualidad, para esto se recurrió a la investigación bibliográfica de diferentes bases de datos, las publicaciones científicas revisadas corresponden a los últimos cinco años; entre los temas tratados en la investigación se detallan las complicaciones asociadas a las fracturas apendiculares en caninos, elementos de osteosíntesis utilizados frecuentemente en el tratamiento de fracturas apendiculares, tratamiento cerrado u ortopédico de fracturas apendiculares, entre otros, los cuales fueron descritos en la literatura, las principales complicaciones asociadas con las fracturas apendiculares en caninos, las lesiones de otros tejidos aparte del hueso, y el abordaje radiológico mediante el uso de los diferentes elementos de fijación utilizados para tratar al paciente, de lo cual se concluye que en la actualidad los métodos a los que se recurre con mayor frecuencia para el tratamiento de fracturas apendiculares son los métodos de fijación interna, principalmente los tornillos, placas y clavos intramedulares, de estos, debido a sus ventajas, entre estas: menor agresión de partes blandas, menor tiempo quirúrgico, mínimo abordaje quirúrgico y su extracción es fácil.

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Two cases of acute anterolateral compartment syndrome following inversion ankle injuries

Cited by 2 publications

References 16 publications

A catastrophic presentation of dead limb secondary to traditional bone setter's treatment in Sorong, West Papua: A case report

A catastrophic presentation of dead limb secondary to traditional bone setter's treatment in Sorong, West Papua: A case report

Fracturas apendiculares en caninos politraumatizados, complicaciones asociadas y tratamientos actuales

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