Citation

Mooney JF, Cramer KE. J. Orthop. Trauma 2004; 18(5): 320-322.

Affiliation

Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Children's Hospital of Michigan, Detroit, MI 48201, USA. jfm3md@aol.com

Copyright

(Copyright © 2004, Lippincott Williams and Wilkins)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

15105757

Abstract

Compartment syndrome associated with child abuse is unreported in the literature. We describe two cases secondary to lower extremity fractures resulting from child abuse. The diagnosis and management of compartment syndrome are reviewed. Orthopaedic surgeons involved in the care of pediatric patients must be aware of this potentially devastating complication, and must be prepared for timely management.

Language: en