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Recent report in Cureus Journal of Medical Science: Isolated extensor hallucis longus compartment syndrome (EHL-CS) following a fibular fracture. A 34-year-old man sustained the injury during #football. Despite initial treatment, #severepain and loss of hallux extension persisted. MRI confirmed EHL-CS, leading to revision surgery. This rare condition has only 4 other reported cases. #earlydetection and targeted intervention are crucial. Are we doing enough to spot these isolated #compartmentsyndromes in #traumapatients? Read more here:

Did you know that #snakebites cause up to 137,880 deaths and over 400,000 disabilities each year? 🐍 A recent study in Cureus Journal of Medical Science, 'Fanged to Peril,' highlights the urgent need for swift intervention: ▪️ 5.4 million snakebites occur annually worldwide. ▪️ India alone sees 35,000 to 50,000 deaths from snakebites every year. ▪️ In this study, 2 of 5 snakebite cases required fasciotomies for #compartmentsyndrome. ▪️ Early recognition and treatment are crucial to prevent severe complications like #coagulopathy, #renalfailure, and respiratory distress. Healthcare and MedTech professionals can play a vital role in developing solutions to mitigate the impact of snakebites. Read the full study here: #EmergencyMedicine #PublicHealth #Healthcare #MedTech

A recent study on Fat Embolism Syndrome (FES) and Compartment Syndrome, published by the American Academy of Forensic Sciences, researchers zabiullah Dr. Ali, Juan Troncoso and Javier Redding-Ochoa present a rare case linking Fat Embolism Syndrome to atraumatic compartment syndrome in the upper extremities. 📊 Key Points: FES can occur without trauma. Symptoms: respiratory distress, neurologic issues, and petechial rash. Early diagnosis is crucial to prevent multi-organ failure. Case study: A 32-year-old male with atraumatic compartment syndrome developed FES and sadly passed away. FES occurs in over 90% of long bone fractures, but only a few cases progress to full syndrome. This highlights the importance of early detection and thorough autopsy in unexplained deaths. Learn more about this research in the Journal of Forensic Sciences: https://lnkd.in/eH3gRZRg #MedicalResearch #FatEmbolismSyndrome #CompartmentSyndrome #Healthcare #SentinelpH

🏈 Jordan Hicks' Incredible Recovery: See the Photos 🏈   Following a National Football League (NFL) game for Minnesota Vikings against the New Orleans Saints last season, #JordanHicks developed #acutecompartmentsyndrome – a condition where muscle pressure builds dangerously high. Quick action by the medical team saved his leg, and he returned to the field within weeks.   ⚠️ Graphic content: View exclusive photos of his injury and recovery here: https://lnkd.in/edS8xnS5   #NFL #InjuryRecovery #SportsMedicine #compartmentsyndrome

Diagnosing Compartment Syndrome (CS) is complex. Symptoms can be nonspecific, especially in non-verbal or sedated patients. Key indicators like pain, pallor, and pulselessness vary in reliability. ICP measurements are common but vary in interpretation. In children, symptoms like agitation add to the challenge. SentinelpH®'s real-time monitoring aims to deliver critical, dynamic data, empowering clinicians to make swift, accurate decisions, and potentially saving limbs and lives. #HealthcareInnovation #MedicalTechnology #PatientCare #CompartmentSyndrome #SentinelpH Read more in Cureus Journal of Medical Science by Mikayla Hobbs, Hira T. Rahman, Rhea Raj, Kesava Mandalaneni, Sudhakar Pemminati and Vasavi Rakesh Gorantla

A recent study by Ritchie S. and Peter Giannoudis, published in ResearchGate, identifies key #riskfactors for #acutecompartmentsyndrome (ACS) in patients with diaphyseal tibia fractures. Analysing 1147 cases over 12 years, the study offers critical insights into this severe complication. #KeyFindings: ▪️ High-Risk Factors: Younger age, male gender, high-energy injuries, and multifragmentation fractures significantly increase #ACS risk. ▪️ Post-Operative Risk: Patients with higher BMI and those treated with intramedullary nails are more likely to develop ACS post-operatively. ▪️ Impact on Recovery: ACS increases hospital stay length by 100% (16 days vs. 8 days) and delays fracture healing by 22 days on average (189 days vs. 167 days). Represents the critical need for vigilant monitoring and prompt intervention to safeguard high-risk patients and enhance #recoveryoutcomes. Explore the full study: #Orthopaedics #TraumaSurgery #CompartmentSyndrome #TibiaFracture #MedicalResearch

Diagnosing Compartment Syndrome (CS) is complex. Symptoms can be nonspecific, especially in non-verbal or sedated patients. Key indicators like pain, pallor, and pulselessness vary in reliability. ICP measurements are common but vary in interpretation. In children, symptoms like agitation add to the challenge. SentinelpH®'s real-time monitoring aims to deliver critical, dynamic data, empowering clinicians to make swift, accurate decisions, and potentially saving limbs and lives. #HealthcareInnovation #MedicalTechnology #PatientCare #CompartmentSyndrome #SentinelpH Read more in Cureus Journal of Medical Science by Mikayla Hobbs, Hira T. Rahman, Rhea Raj, Kesava Mandalaneni, Sudhakar Pemminati, and Vasavi Rakesh Gorantla

Did you know? Acute compartment syndrome can complicate transradial cardiac catheterisation. A recent case series published in Springer Nature Group highlights two patients: a 75-year-old woman and an 80-year-old man, both developing this rare condition post-procedure. The woman recovered fully after emergency surgery, but tragically, the man did not survive. These real-life cases are extremely complex with high risks involved in cardiac procedures. #Cardiology #MedicalResearch #PatientCare #HealthcareInnovation #CompartmentSyndrome #ACS #SentinelpH   Read more on the stories here:   

🥉What a performance 🤩 It’s an Olympic Bronze! 🥉   Congratulations to Rebecca Wilde and Mathilda Hodgkins Byrne OLY for claiming bronze in the women’s double sculls at Paris 2024 - Comité d'organisation des Jeux Olympiques et Paralympiques de 2024.   Becky's journey from #swimming for #Wales to overcoming compartment syndrome and excelling in #rowing is truly #inspiring. Despite having surgery for #compartmentsyndrome in both arms last year, Becky battled back and hit peak form just in time for the #Olympics.   New Zealand took gold, and Romania claimed silver.   https://lnkd.in/eyaNKren    #Paris2024 #Olympics #Rowing #BeckyWilde #Inspiration #SentinelpH British Rowing

We often post about athletes and their battles with compartment syndrome. Kiersten Schmitt's story in Iowa Health Care is another great example of #tenacity and #determination. From excruciating calf pain to collegiate volleyball success, Kiersten battled chronic exertional compartment syndrome (CECS). After cutting-edge surgery by Dr Mederic Hall at the University of Iowa, she’s back on the court, pain-free! 📊 #CECS affects up to 90% of cases in athletes' lower legs and accounts for 75% of chronic leg pain in athletes. Early diagnosis and treatment are game changers. Kiersten's inspiring journey: https://lnkd.in/eQ9Yf8i9 #SportsMedicine #Volleyball #Inspiration #universityofiowa #SentinelpH