Acute compartment syndrome in tibial fractures: a meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

Acute compartment syndrome (ACS) is a severe complication associated with tibial fractures, which can result in irreversible muscle and nerve damage if not promptly identified and treated.

Method

This study systematically searched PubMed, EMBASE, the Cochrane Library, and Web of Science. Data on demographics, fracture attributes, injury mechanisms, and biomarkers were extracted. Meta-analyses were performed using both fixed- and random-effects models, depending on the degree of heterogeneity.

Result

A total of 17 studies were included. Younger adult age and older age in pediatric populations were both linked to higher ACS risk, depending on the age group. ale sex was strongly associated with ACS. High-energy traumaand polytrauma were also associated with a hei

SUBMITTER: Cong B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11966797 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature