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2021 January

Unilateral Exertional Compartment Syndrome in a Pediatric Competitive Figure Skater

January 27, 2021

It is recommended to consistently included compartment syndrome in the differential diagnosis of lower leg pain and the measurement of compartment pressures to ensure the proper diagnosis and treatment which will create greater ease in returning the athlete to competition. Abstract This case represents the importance of consistently including Chronic Exertional Compartment Syndrome (CECS) in

A Hemostatic Scalpel for Burn Debridement

January 13, 2021

A Hemostatic Scalpel for Burn Debridement Authors: Stanley M. Levenson, MD; Dorinne Kan Gruber, MA; Charles Gruber; Eli Seifer, PhD; John Molnar, MD; Jane Petro, MD

Combined Upper Extremity and Gluteal Compartment Syndrome Following Illicit Drug Abuse: A Retrospective Case Series

January 7, 2021

Healthcare providers must be more aware of drug’s potential to cause compartment syndrome. Studies have shown that illicit drug use has been associated with acute compartment syndrome as obtundation and immobility can lead to an increase in pressure within a compartment. Abstract Compartment syndrome is time sensitive and important to emphasize within any setting of