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World J Orthop. May 18, 2017; 8(5): 385-393
Published online May 18, 2017. doi: 10.5312/wjo.v8.i5.385
Published online May 18, 2017. doi: 10.5312/wjo.v8.i5.385
Table 1 Complications in tibial fracture patients with acute compartment syndrome (n = 29)
| Complication | No. of patients (%) |
| Amputation (n = 32) | 3 (9.4) |
| Infection (fasciotomy wound) | 5 (17.2) |
| Toe deformities (e.g., clawing) | 8 (27.6) |
| Ankle stiffness (affecting function) | 19 (76.0) |
| Residual paralysis (EHL/FHL/ankle DF/ankle PF) | 18 (62.1) |
| Paraesthesia or nerve dysfunction | 3 (10.3) |
| Limb contracture | 5 (17.2) |
| Muscle herniation (fasciotomy site) | 2 (6.9) |
| Pain (apart from fracture site) | 15 (51.7) |
| Others (DVT, limb edema) | 9 (31.0) |
- Citation: Goyal S, Naik MA, Tripathy SK, Rao SK. Functional outcome of tibial fracture with acute compartment syndrome and correlation to deep posterior compartment pressure. World J Orthop 2017; 8(5): 385-393
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/2218-5836/full/v8/i5/385.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.5312/wjo.v8.i5.385