The diagnosis and treatment of compartment syndrome is one of the most challenging problems in orthopaedic surgery. The myriad causes of compartment syndrome and the severe soft tissue findings ...

General operative principles for fasciotomy and/or epimysiotomy include: (1) longitudinal exposures ... joint at 70° to 90° of flexion and interphalangeal joints in 0° to 10° of flexion).

Longitudinal Tear A longitudinal meniscus tear runs lengthwise ... A ramp lesion tear often occurs with other injuries, though, notably the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tear. Repair also is ...