New research suggests that athletes who have suffered a past injury are more likely to suffer a future leg injury, even if the original injury was to a different area of the body. It’s not surprising that someone who suffers a severe ankle sprain would be more likely to suffer future ankle sprains, because the […]
The Dangers of Acute Compartment Syndrome
Acute Compartment Syndrome (ACS) is one of the few true emergencies in Orthopedic Surgery. ACS is usually caused by trauma such as fractures or crush injuries. It involves excessive pressure within a muscular compartment. Normal resting muscle pressure is 12-20 mmHg. In compartment syndrome, the pressure rises to over 30mmHg and squeezes off the blood […]