2020 September
The Pathophysiology, Diagnosis and Current Management of Acute Compartment Syndrome
September 21, 2020
Many authors advocate the use of intra-compartmental pressure monitoring in all at risk patients and those where extra clinical vigilance is advised. It has also been suggested that pressure monitoring may detect acute compartment syndrome prior to the onset of clinical signs, in addition to reducing the time to fasciotomy and the development of subsequent
A Case Report of Acute Exertional Compartment Syndrome with Peroneal Nerve Palsy in an Adolescent Athlete
September 18, 2020
Compartment syndrome is a dangerous and potentially disastrous condition for a patient, which if not treated in a timely fashion can have devastating consequences. If there is high clinical suspicion of compartment syndrome intra-compartmental pressure should be measured immediately using a STIC intra-compartmental pressure monitor to confirm the proper diagnosis and assist in data-driven decisions.
Hotknife dissection of the latissimus dorsi muscle for dynamic cardiomyoplasty
September 13, 2020
Hotknife dissection of the latissimus dorsi muscle for dynamic cardiomyoplasty Authors: Masao Takahashi; Shigeyuki Tomita; Hiroshi Ohtake; Nobuyuki Tanaka; Michio Kawasuji; Yoh Watanabe