Peds Ortho

Question 1

MCC of compartment syndrome

Answer 1

fractures - tibial fx 20-40%
burns
snakebites
crush injuries

Question 2

mc presenting complaint of compartment syndrome

Answer 2

PAIN

- the other findings (pallor, paresthesia, paralysis, pulselessness) are late findings

Question 3

compartmental perfusion pressure

Answer 3

diastolic BP - compartment pressure

< 30 mmHg indicates ischemic compromise and should prompt consideration of surgical intervention

Question 4

MC complication of compartment syndrome

Answer 4

ischemic injury of affected mm w/ contracture formation
- when LE involved: equinovarus foot deformity
other less common complications: infection, delayed fracture healing and malunion

Question 5

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Answer 5

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