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The Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery British Volume
Vol. 89-B, Issue 10 | Pages 1412 - 1412
1 Oct 2007
Geary N


The Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery British Volume
Vol. 66-B, Issue 5 | Pages 745 - 748
1 Nov 1984
Geary N

Two cases are reported of the late diagnosis of compartment syndrome secondary to alcohol and drug overdose. Surgical decompression at two and a half days and at six days, respectively, produced worthwhile recovery. Other reports are reviewed and a case is made for the value of decompression even when performed late, and for delayed and minimal excision of apparently necrotic muscle.