Fasciotomy for Deep Posterior Compartment Syndrome in the Lower Leg: A Prospective Study

Conclusion:
Fasciotomy was beneficial in 71% of patients with dp-CECS in the lower leg; 47% of study patients experienced a good to excellent outcome. Outcomes were stable in the long term. Persistent complaints were often caused by other untreated conditions.

Source: The American Journal of Sports Medicine - May 1, 2016 Category: Sports Medicine Authors: Winkes, M. B., van Zantvoort, A. P. M., de Bruijn, J. A., Smeets, S. J. M., van der Cruijsen-Raaijmakers, M., Hoogeveen, A. R., Scheltinga, M. R. Tags: Compartment syndromes, Football (Soccer), Military training, Running Foot, Ankle, and Leg Source Type: research