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Compartment syndrome has been de ned as “a condition in which increased pressure within a limited space compromises the circulation and function of the tissues within that space”.1 It is most commonly seen after injuries to the leg2-5 and forearm6-8 but may also occur in the arm,9 thigh,10 foot,11-13 buttock,14 hand15 and abdomen.16 It typically follows traumatic injury, but may also occur after ischaemic reperfusion injuries,17 burns,18 prolonged limb compression after drug overdose19 or poor positioning during surgery.20-24 Furthermore, subclinical compartment syndromes may explain the occurrence of a variety of postoperative disabilities which have been identi ed after the treatment of fractures of long bones using intramedullary nails.25 Approximately 40% of all acute compartment syndromes occur after fractures of the tibial shaft26 with an incidence in the range of 1% to 10%.26-30 A further 23% of compartment syndromes are caused by soft-tissue injuries with no fracture and fractures of the forearm account for 18%.26 Acute compartment syndrome is seen more commonly in younger patients, under 35 years of age31 and therefore leads to loss of function and long-term productivity in patients who would otherwise contribute to the country’s workforce for up to 40 years.
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