Delayed presentation of compartment syndrome of the proximal lower extremity after low-energy trauma in patients taking warfarin

Am J Orthop (Belle Mead NJ). 2008 Dec;37(12):E201-4.
No abstract available

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Compartment Syndromes / diagnosis*
  • Compartment Syndromes / etiology*
  • Compartment Syndromes / surgery
  • Debridement
  • Fasciotomy
  • Fatal Outcome
  • Female
  • Hematoma / complications
  • Hematoma / pathology
  • Hematoma / surgery
  • Humans
  • Leg Injuries / complications
  • Leg Injuries / pathology*
  • Leg Injuries / surgery
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Muscle, Skeletal / blood supply
  • Muscle, Skeletal / pathology
  • Muscle, Skeletal / surgery
  • Trauma Severity Indices
  • Treatment Outcome
  • Warfarin / adverse effects*

Substances

  • Warfarin