Overview of Osteofascial Syndrome

Osteofascial compartment syndrome is a series of early symptoms and signs caused by acute ischemia of the muscles and nerves in the osteofascial compartment formed by bone, interosseous muscle compartment and deep fascia, most often occurring in the volar forearm and calf. Its causes are as follows: 1. The volume of osteofascial compartment is reduced sharply, mainly including dressing over-tightening and local severe compression. 2. The rapid increase in the volume of the contents in the osteofascial compartment, including edema after ischemia, severe soft tissue contusion, crush injury, intense movement of the lower leg and large hematoma in the osteofascial compartment, will cause the occurrence of osteofascial compartment. Its clinical manifestations are mainly local pain, flexion of fingers or toes, weakening of muscle strength, passive traction of fingers or toes can cause severe pain, which is the early manifestation of muscle ischemia. The skin on the affected limb is slightly red and the temperature is slightly high. once diagnosed, fascial compartment decompression should be performed immediately.