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 ...

To assess the need for additional forearm decompression after volar fasciotomies, ITPs are remeasured. If ITPs for the dorsal compartments remain consistent with those of compartment syndrome ...

A Kirschner wire (also called a K-wire) is a thin metallic wire or pin that can be used to stabilize bone fragments. These wires can be drilled through the bone to hold the fragments in place. They ...