Factors associated with myonecrosis at time of fasciotomy in acute leg compartment syndrome

ConclusionsMyonecrosis is associated with patient-related factors. Younger age by 10  years is associated with a 1.3 times increase and diabetes mellitus with a 3-time increase in the odds of myonecrosis. Serum creatine kinase at presentation greater than 2405 U/L denotes an almost 3 times increase in odds of myonecrosis and may be useful for preoperative counseling.
Source: European Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology - Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research