Compartment Syndrome in Tibial Fractures

Abstract

Tibial fractures of the diaphysis are more frequently associated with development of compartment syndrome than proximal or distal tibial fractures. More specifically, young patients with diaphyseal fractures are at risk for developing this complication and warrant increased vigilance and suspicion for compartment syndrome. A prospective study with sufficient power is needed to further identify risk factors associated with compartment syndrome in tibial fractures.