Trans-Ulnar Single Incision Fasciotomy for Decompression of Forearm Compartment Syndrome: A Cadaveric Study.

Objectives: Acute compartment syndrome (ACS) is a medical emergency that requires timely intervention, and delays in treatment can lead to severe complications such as nerve injury, muscle necrosis, amputation, and even death. Definitive treatment of ACS requires a fasciotomy. Currently, there is no consensus on the best approach for a forearm fasciotomy; compartment release is most commonly done through volar or combined volar and dorsal incisions.

Radiation Exposure in Operatively Treated Pediatric Femur Fracture Patients.

Background: Children who sustain femur fractures are exposed to medical radiation as part of their treatment. In addition to standard radiographs and fluoroscopy, computerized tomography (CT) is a major source of ionizing radiation (IR). These patients frequently undergo CT scans during their treatment.