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MUHAMMAD FARRUKH BASHIR
Compartment syndrome MUHAMMAD FARRUKH BASHIR FCPS(ortho)
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Increase in hydrostatic pressure in closed osteofascial space resulting in decreased perfusion of muscle and nerves within compartment
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Symptoms resulting from increased pressure within a limited space
Definition Symptoms resulting from increased pressure within a limited space compromising circulation function
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Local Blood Flow is reduced as a consequence of compression.
Pathophysiology Local Blood Flow is reduced as a consequence of compression.
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Pathophysiology A continuous increase in pressure within a compartment occurs until the low intramuscular arteriolar pressure is exceeded and blood cannot enter the capillaries
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Increased venous pressure
Pathophysiology Increased compartment pressure Increased venous pressure Decreased blood flow Decreases perfusion
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4 hours - reversible damage 8 hours - irreversible changes
Muscle Ischemia 4 hours - reversible damage 8 hours - irreversible changes 4-8 hours - variable Hargens JBJS 1981
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Muscle Ischemia Myoglobinuria after 4 hours
Renal failure Maintain a high urinary output Alkalinize the urine Cell death initiates a “vicious cycle” increase capillary permeability increased muscle swelling
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Increased muscle swelling
Increased permeability Increased compartment pressure
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Increased pressure Increased venous pressure Decreased blood flow Decreases perfusion
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1 hour - normal conduction 1- 4 hours - neuropraxic damage reversible
Nerve Ischemia 1 hour - normal conduction 1- 4 hours - neuropraxic damage reversible 8 hours - axonotmesis and irreversible change Hargens et al. JBJS 1979
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Pathophysiology: CAUSES:
Increased Volume - internal : hemmorhage, fractures, swelling from traumatized tissue, increased fluid secondary to burns, post- ischemic swelling Decreased volume - external: tight casts, dressings Most common cause of hemmorhage into a compartment: fractures of the tibia, elbow, forearm or femur
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Etiology Fractures Soft Tissue Injury (Crush) Arterial Injury
Post-ischemic swelling Reperfusion injury Drug Overdose (limb compression) Burns
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Pathophysiology: Most common cause of compartment syndrome is muscle injury that leads to edema
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Diagnosis Clinical diagnosis Syndrome High index of suspicion History
Physical Exam
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Difficult Diagnosis pain pallor paralysis pulselessness paresthesias
Classic signs of the 5 P’s –( ARE NOT RELIABLE): pain pallor paralysis pulselessness paresthesias These are signs of an ESTABLISHED compartment syndrome where ischemic injury has already taken place These signs may be present in the absence of compartment syndrome.
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Diagnosis Palpable pulses are usually present in acute compartment syndromes unless an arterial injury occurs Sensory changes and paralysis do not occur until ischemia has been present for about 1 hour or more
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Diagnosis The most important symptom of an impending compartment syndrome is PAIN OUT OF PROPORTION TO THAT EXPECTED FOR THE INJURY
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Pain Passive muscle stretching Out of proportion Progressive
Signs & Symptoms Pain Passive muscle stretching Out of proportion Progressive Not relieved by immobilization
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Signs & Symptoms Tense compartment on palpation
Elevated compartment pressure
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Who is at high risk?
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High energy fractures Widely displaced Severe comminution Bilateral
Floating knee Open fractures Severe comminution Joint extension Segmental injuries
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Criteria-Compartment Pressure
INTRA COMPARTMENTAL PRESSURE > THAN 30 mm of Hg.
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Pressure Measurement Arterial line Infusion Catheter Stryker device
ga. Needle (5-19 mm Hg higher) transducer monitor Stryker device Side port needle Infusion manometer saline 3-way stopcock (Whitesides, CORR 1975) Catheter wick slit catheter Whitesides described the use of a 3-way stop cock connected to a mercury manometer(now against JCAH rules-biohazard) An arterial line using a large bore needle hooked up to a transducer and monitor in any ICU, OR or the recovery room will work. Remember that a standard needle will give higher results than a side port (Srtyker) or wick catheter. (Moed and Thorderson, JBJS(A), 1993) The stryker device is one of the more commonly used portable hand-held devices used for the tissue pressure measurements and since the redesign of the side port needle is very accurate. All devices must have the transducer at the level of the needle to be zeroed for an accurate reading.
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Pressure Measurement Needle Catheter
18 gauge Side ported Catheter wick slit Performed within 5 cm of the injury if possible-Whitesides, Heckman Whitesides et al have demonstrated that the pressure measurements should be done within 5 cm of the fracture (tibia) to obtain a true pressure reading within the suspected compartment. Side port
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Most Common Locations Leg: deep posterior and the anterior compartments Forearm: volar compartment, especially in the deep flexor area
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Where to Measure
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Pressure Deeper muscles are initially involved
Distance from fracture affects pressure Heckmen et al. JBJS 1994
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Compartments Anterior Lateral Posterior Deep Superficial
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Anterior Lateral Posterior Deep Superficial Compartments TA EDL EHL
Peroneus TP FDL FHL Soleus Gastroc
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Treatment Remove restricting bandages Serial exams When diagnosis made
Immediate surgery 4 compartment fasciotomy
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Treatment THE ONLY EFFECTIVE WAY TO DECOMPRESS AN ACUTE COMPARTMENT SYNDROME IS BY SURGICAL FASCIOTOMY!!! (unless missed compartment syndrome)
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All 4 compartments must be released
Treatment Fasciotomy One incision With or without Fibulectomy Two incisions All 4 compartments must be released Not selective
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One Incision Direct lateral incision
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Perifibular Fasciotomy
One incision Head of fibula to proximal tip of lateral malleolus Incise fascia between soleus and FHL distally and extended proximally to origin of soleus from fibula Deep posterior compartment released off of the interosseous membrane, approached from the interval between the lateral and superfical posterior compartments
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Lateral compartment
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Anterior compartment
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Superficial posterior compartment
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Deep posterior compartment
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Two incisions Lateral Medial
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Medial Soleus bridge Saphenous
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Double Incision 2 vertical incisions separated by a skin bridge of at least 8 cm.
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Thigh Rare Crush injury with femur fracture Over distraction
relative under distraction
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Thigh Quadriceps Lateral Hamstrings Posterior Abductor Medial
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Based upon involvement Usually Quadriceps and Hamstrings
Treatment Based upon involvement Usually Quadriceps and Hamstrings Usually, a single lateral incision will suffice
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Compartments of the Forearm
Forearm can be divided into 3 compartments: Dorsal, Volar and “Mobile Wad” Mobile Wad: Brachioradialis, ECRL, ECRB Dorsal: EPB, EPL, ECU, EDC Volar: FPL, FCR, FCU, FDS, FDP, PQ
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Henry Approach
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Henry Approach Fascia over superficial muscles is incised
Care of NV structures
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Dorsal Approach Usually not necessary for forearm compartment syndrome
Straight incision from the lateral epicondyle to the midline of the wrist Interval between the ECRB and EDC is used to access deep fascia
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Aftercare VAC dressings Elevation of limb Delayed wound closure
Split thickness skin graft
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Remember… Fasciotomies are not benign Complications are real >25%
Chronic swelling Chronic pain Muscle weakness Iatrogenic NV injury Cosmetic concerns *** BUT if they are needed do not come up with excuses to not do them !!!
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