Acute compartment syndrome (ACS) is a true orthopedic emergency [1] that evolves rapidly and can be difficult to detect. [2] Both overdiagnosis and under-diagnosis of ACS carry significant risks. This paid content was developed by TSN in cooperation with our sponsor, MY01.Overdiagnosis of ACS exposes patients to increased risk of complications. Performing a fasciotomy on…
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