Z Orthop Unfall 2022; 160(02): 222-225
DOI: 10.1055/a-1295-0249
Case Report/Fallbericht

Acute Compartment Syndrome of the Lower Leg Using Navigated Endoprosthesis of the Knee

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Katharina Schultz
1   Department of Orthopaedics & Trauma Surgery, University Hospital Düsseldorf, Germany
,
Manuel Kräbber
2   Department of Orthopaedics & Trauma Surgery, Pius-Hospital Oldenburg, Germany
,
Djordje Lazovic
2   Department of Orthopaedics & Trauma Surgery, Pius-Hospital Oldenburg, Germany
,
Uwe Maus
1   Department of Orthopaedics & Trauma Surgery, University Hospital Düsseldorf, Germany
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Abstract

Acute compartment syndrome of the lower leg following computer navigated primary total knee arthroplasty is rare but potentially devastating. This could be triggered by a setting of the bicortical tibial navigation pin. It is essential to take care during the operation, and to implement close post-operative control, especially if there are risk factors or nerve blocks.



Publication History

Article published online:
17 December 2020

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