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Mathematical modelling of tibial anterior compartment syndrome

Mr Simon Owen-Johnstone, Orthopaedic Registrar, Broomfield Hospital

Anterior tibial compartment syndrome following tibial fracture is the result of excess fluid pressure within the compartment and requires immediate surgical treatment. A simple geometric model of the anterior compartment has been used to provide a possible explanation for the increased incidence of tibial compartment syndrome when fractures are "over-reduced" during the application external fixators.
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