Single incision fasciotomy to treat compartment syndrome in diabetic foot: A case report.

• Main Authors: Rampal, Sanjiv, Syukur, Mohamad Hasaan, Bajuri, Mohammad Yazid
• Format: Article
• Language: English; English
• Published: 2012
• Online Access: http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/24731/1/Single%20incision%20fasciotomy%20to%20treat%20compartment%20syndrome%20in%20diabetic%20foot.pdf; http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/24731/
• Institution: Universiti Putra Malaysia

Compartment syndrome of the foot is a rare but well-documented condition caused by increased myofascial compartment pressure. Outcomes following surgical intervention for this condition can be improved by careful pre-operative planning and gentle handling of the soft tissue involved during the procedure. The authors report an unusual case of compartment syndrome in a person with diabetes who presented with foot pain significantly out of proportion to the associated injury. Following diagnosis of acute compartment syndrome, surgical treatment was undertaken.