Intro & Definitions
Title
Objectives
Definitions
Definitions Cont.
Epidemiology
Compartments of the Lower Leg
Compartments of the Lower Leg
Anterior Compartment
Anterior Compartment cont.
Lateral Compartment
Lateral Compartment Cont.
Superficial Posterior Compartment
Deep Posterior Compartment
Deep Posterior Compartment Cont.
Pathophysiology & Aetiology
Pathophysiology
Aetiology
Trauma
Vascular
Iatrogenic
Clinical Signs/Symptoms
The 5 P's
Clinical Signs / Symptoms
Clinical Signs Cont.
Paraestheisa and Paralysis
Pulselessness
Question
Investigations & Surgical Management
Diagnosis
Investigations
Investigations - Compartment Monitoring
Surgical Management
Surgical Management Cont.
Complications & Prognosis
Complications
Complications Cont.
Complications Cont.
Prognosis
Prognosis Cont.
Delayed Presentation
Case Study
Q1 - Presenting Complaint
Q2 - Anatomy
Q3 - Anatomy
Further Information
Q4 - Management
Q5 - Clinical Examination
Q6 & Q7 - Clinical Examination
Q8
Q9 & Q10
Q11 & Q12
Q13
References & Feedback
References
References Cont.
Feedback
Acute Compartment Syndrome
Question
Which is the most important diagnostic criteria for Acute Compartment Syndrome?
Pulselessness
Tense compartment
Pallor
Pain
Please answer each row
Well done, correct.
Pain out of proportion to the injury
Increasing analgesia requirement
Pain on passive stretch of muscles within compartment