Minimally Invasive, Bioadaptive Multimodal Sensor Probe with Safe Deployment for Real-Time Acute Compartment Syndrome Diagnosis.

ABSTRACT: Acute Compartment Syndrome (ACS) is a serious medical condition that arises from increased pressure within osteofascial compartments, leading to impaired blood flow and potential tissue damage. Early and accurate diagnosis is critical for preventing permanent damage. Current methods rely largely on qualitative assessments with limited accuracy, and those that exploit invasive pressure measurements often prove inadequate. Herein, a soft materials-based multimodal sensor probe is introduced, as well as the mechanical and thermal influences to monitor intra-compartmental pressure, tissue oxygen saturation (StO₂), and blood flow simultaneously at a common location within an affected compartment. The system integrates three sensors into a thin, flexible probe capable of real-time, wi

SUBMITTER: Seo SG 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12412494 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature