Compartment syndrome in tibial shaft fracture missed because of a local nerve block

J Bone Joint Surg Br. 1996 May;78(3):499-500.
No abstract available

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Anterior Compartment Syndrome / diagnosis*
  • Anterior Compartment Syndrome / etiology*
  • Anterior Compartment Syndrome / surgery
  • Debridement
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Nerve Block / adverse effects*
  • Orthotic Devices
  • Pressure
  • Tibial Fractures / complications*
  • Time Factors