Front | When does compartment syndrome most commonly occur, and when does it develop? |
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Back | This most commonly occurs with a fractured tibia or forearm of children and is often overlooked, especially in patients with an altered level of consciousness. It typically develops within 6 to 12 hours after injury, usually as a result of excessive bleeding, a severely crushed extremity, or the rapid return of blood to an ischemic limb. |
Tags: 29, injuries, orthopaedic
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