Acute Compartment Syndrome of the Foot Due To Frostbite: Literature Review and Case Report

Acute compartment syndrome of the foot and ankle is a relatively rare clinical finding. Lower extremity compartment syndrome is customarily due to vascular or orthopedic traumatic limb-threatening pathologic issues. Clinical correlation and measurement of intracompartmental pressure are paramount to efficient diagnosis and treatment. Delayed treatment can lead to local and systemically adverse consequences. Frostbite, a comparatively more common pathologic entity of the distal extremities, occurs when tissues are exposed to freezing temperatures.

Source: Journal of Foot and Ankle Surgery - February 23, 2018 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Roberto A. Brand ão, Jason M. St. John, Travis M. Langan, Brian J. Schneekloth, Patrick R. Burns Tags: Case Reports and Series Source Type: research