"Compartment Syndromes" is a descriptor in the National Library of Medicine's controlled vocabulary thesaurus,
MeSH (Medical Subject Headings). Descriptors are arranged in a hierarchical structure,
which enables searching at various levels of specificity.
Conditions in which increased pressure within a limited space compromises the BLOOD CIRCULATION and function of tissue within that space. Some of the causes of increased pressure are TRAUMA, tight dressings, HEMORRHAGE, and exercise. Sequelae include nerve compression (NERVE COMPRESSION SYNDROMES); PARALYSIS; and ISCHEMIC CONTRACTURE.
| Descriptor ID |
D003161
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| MeSH Number(s) |
C05.651.180 C14.907.303
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| Concept/Terms |
Compartment Syndromes- Compartment Syndromes
- Compartment Syndrome
- Syndrome, Compartment
- Syndromes, Compartment
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| Year | Major Topic | Minor Topic | Total |
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| 2006 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 2008 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2009 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2011 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 2012 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2015 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2018 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2019 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2020 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2021 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 2023 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 2025 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
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Below are the most recent publications written about "Compartment Syndromes" by people in Profiles.
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Mechanism of injury not associated with acute compartment syndrome in Tibia fractures. Injury. 2026 Aug; 57(8):113424.
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What Factors Are Associated With Acute Compartment Syndrome After Gunshot Injuries to the Upper Extremity? Clin Orthop Relat Res. 2026 02 01; 484(2):314-322.
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Relationship Between Perioperative Regional Anesthesia and the Risk of Missing Acute Compartment Syndrome Following Tibia Fractures. Anesth Analg. 2025 06 01; 140(6):1290-1296.
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Age is a predictor of elbow stiffness after type III or IV supracondylar humerus fractures. Eur J Orthop Surg Traumatol. 2024 Aug; 34(6):3067-3071.
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Postfasciotomy Classification System for Acute Compartment Syndrome of the Leg. J Orthop Trauma. 2023 11 01; 37(11):581-585.
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Postoperative lumbar paraspinal compartment syndrome. BMJ Case Rep. 2021 Mar 29; 14(3).
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Orbital Compartment Syndrome Following Major Burn Resuscitation: A Case Series and Survey of Practice Patterns. J Burn Care Res. 2021 03 04; 42(2):193-199.
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Single-Incision 4-Compartment Fasciotomy of the Lower Leg: Safe, Effective, and Advantageous. Orthopedics. 2020 Jul 01; 43(4):e225-e230.
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Current Approach to the Evaluation and Management of Abdominal Compartment Syndrome in Pediatric Patients. Pediatr Emerg Care. 2019 Dec; 35(12):874-878.
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Extremity compartment syndrome. Curr Probl Surg. 2018 Jul; 55(7):256-273.