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Maj David R. Willhoite, MC, USA; Lt Col Joseph H. Moll, MC, USA

AMA Arch Surg. 1970;100(1):11-16.

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Volkmann's ischemia in the lower extremity is a not uncommon complication of injuries or operations to the lower extremity (Fig 1). It is our intent in this discussion to point out the importance of the early recognition and treatment of impending ischemia in the lower extremity, whether it be due to a closed injury (anterior compartment syndrome) or to a severe fracture with laceration of a major vessel in the lower extremity. Our principles of treatment of impending ischemia will be emphasized, especially the prompt performance of extensive fasciotomy.

Seddon reported 15 cases of Volkmann's ischemia in the lower extremity, four of which were due to operations on the leg.¹ The remainder was due to injuries, either a fracture or crushing soft tissue injuries to the lower extremity. In four of the 15 cases reported by Seddon, amputation was required. Owen and Tsimboukis reviewed 100 fractures of the tibia . . . [Full Text PDF of this Article]

Author Affiliations
Fort Sam Houston, Tex

From the Orthopaedic Service, Brooke General Hospital, Brooke Army Medical Center, Fort Sam Houston, Tex.

Footnotes
Submitted for publication Sept 27, 1968.

Reprint requests to Orthopaedic Service, Brooke General Hospital, Fort Sam Houston, Tex 78234 (Dr. Willhoite).

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