Braxton's home!
4 months after a virus attacked his heart, the community welcomed him with a parade. He had a #hearttransplant and #fasciotomy for #compartmentsyndrome . With his #resilience and Mayo Clinic care, he defied the odds.
Catch his story: postbulletin.com/sports/prep/st…
Chronic Exertional #CompartmentSyndrome (CECS) is a painful and serious condition that can sideline an athlete's sporting career. Despite this, CECS is sometimes misdiagnosed or overlooked for various reasons.
Download our CECS white paper to learn more: scnv.io/CECSWhitePaper
Coworkers are having too much fun w this hand surgery 😂
#handsurgery #compartmentsyndrome
Compartment syndrome
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More input from our surgical colleagues - it's fantastic to have Mr Peter Bates here to talk to us about compartment syndrome, always a topic of much debate!
#MDT #TraumaSurgery #CompartmentSyndrome
Surgical treatment of compartment syndrome
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What is Compartment Syndrome?
Compartment syndrome is a painful buildup of pressure around your muscles.
#Spinalogy #Spinalogy Clinic #MusclePain #Pain #CompartmentSyndrome #Pain free
🚨Case Alert: Emergent fasciotomy in a 42-year-old with Atraumatic Idiopathic #CompartmentSyndrome , despite no trauma. Highlights the need for rapid diagnosis and intervention.
Read more in Cureus Journal (Part of @SpringerNature)
cureus.com/articles/16661…
#EmergencyMedicine #MedicalResearch #SentinelpH
Dr. Fitch from Vanderbilt Sports Medicine recognized compartment pressure testing as the gold standard to aid in the diagnosis of Chronic Exertional #CompartmentSyndrome .
Watch his presentation to learn more on the epidemiology and his treatment methods: bit.ly/CECSFitch
#TotalJointReplacement post-op day 3.
Some medical assistant returns my call.
“Just alternate Tylenol/Ibuprofen. The surgeon won’t give you anything else for pain.”
Oh really?
#CompartmentSyndrome #OrthoTwitter
I told her, “Can’t take NSAIDS when you’re growing bone.”
The STIC Intra-Compartmental Pressure Monitor System from C2Dx aids in a timely and accurate diagnosis of #CompartmentSyndrome . See how easy it is to use!
Watch more product videos and patient stories here: bit.ly/C2DxVideos
With the holidays officially around the corner, Hallmark Christmas movies are back. Did you know that Niall Matter, one star you're sure to see on screen, suffered from #compartmentsyndrome after an accident while working on an oil rig?
Read more: bit.ly/NiallMatterCS
According to the Mayo Clinic, 95% of chronic exertional #compartmentsyndrome (CECS) cases occur in the leg.
Discover ways to better recognize CECS in this white paper: bit.ly/CECSWP
Use the STIC Pressure Monitor from C2Dx to aid in the diagnosis of compartment syndrome. Download the free white paper to learn the pathophysiology, diagnosis, and management: bit.ly/ACSWP
#C2Dx #CompartmentSyndrome #ChronicExertional #Acute #STIC
Compartment Syndrome 💡
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⁃Cuccurullo, Sara. Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Board Review. Demos, 2004.
#Anatomy #PTknows #MedicalFacts #Studygram #PTreviews #Medicine #CompartmentSyndrome
I recently listened to a podcast where Paul Felder described his experience with #compartmentsyndrome (CS). I decided to make a small summary. Interesting fact: CS is usually seen in the legs or forearms but can occur in any compartment, including the abdomen.
With the estimated cost for a fasciotomy at over $10,000, increasing patient awareness is crucial.
Learn more about acute compartment syndrome pathophysiology, diagnosis, and management in this new white paper: scnv.io/ACSWhitePaper
#C2Dx #CompartmentSyndrome #Fasciotomy
