
Legal Aspects of Compartment Syndrome
December 11, 2020
Orthopedic surgery is one of the most commonly sued medical specialties. Misdiagnosed compartment syndrome and delayed compartment syndrome are some of the highest medical malpractice claims, and result in some of the highest indemnity payments in orthopedic litigation. A timely diagnosis is critical. Abstract As a true orthopedic emergency, acute compartment syndrome carries significant risks