His lateral thigh compartment pressure was greater than 68 mm Hg, which was indicative of a compartment syndrome. When we opened his lateral thigh compartment in the operating room, we relieved ...

Acute compartment syndrome Early stage Excessive compartment pressure has occurred. Ischemia, edema, and cell death cascade has begun. Extensive muscle and nerve necrosis is not yet present.

This is called the Pressure Gradient Force (PGF). Pressure Gradient Force Let’s just say the atmospheric pressure over central Florida is lower than the pressure in the Gulf of Mexico.

Could Blood Pressure Medication Increase Your Wet AMD Risk? Could the medication you take for hypertension be affecting your vision? Explore the potential link between blood pressure medicine and ...

We present the case of a young man with a 48 h delayed presentation of bilateral lower limb acute compartment syndrome (ACS) affecting the anterior compartments following an extended period of dancing ...