![]() Extremity compartments usually contain muscles with similar functions. Compartments are spaces enclosed by the fascia and the skeletal system. The muscles and soft tissues of the limbs are divided into several compartments in every part of an extremity. ECS must be diagnosed quickly and accurately to prevent irreversible tissue damage that can occur within hours of syndrome onset and may even warrant amputation if neglected. Finding a suitable method for continuous non-invasive monitoring of the syndrome would greatly improve the quality of care for patients at risk. Less explored methods include the use of ultrasound, ultrasound elastography, bioimpedance measurements, and quantitative tissue hardness measurements. Clinical trials are currently underway to verify the suitability of the most studied method, near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS), which is a method for measuring the local oxygenation of muscle compartments. The purpose of this paper is to summarize the current state of research into non-invasive measurement methods that could allow simple and reliable continuous monitoring of patients at risk of developing ECS. ![]() The only objective measurement method used in clinical practice is an invasive measurement of intramuscular pressure (IMP). There is still no reliable method for detecting ECS. Acute extremity compartment syndrome (ECS) is an urgent complication that occurs most often in fractures or high-energy injuries. The article deals with an overview of acute extremity compartment syndrome with a focus on the option of non-invasive detection of the syndrome. ![]() 3Department of Occupational and Process Safety, Faculty of Safety Engineering, VSB-Technical University of Ostrava, Ostrava, Czechia.2Department of Cybernetics and Biomedical Engineering, Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, VSB-Technical University of Ostrava, Ostrava, Czechia.1Trauma Surgery Clinic, University Hospital Ostrava, Ostrava, Czechia.Martin Novak 1, Marek Penhaker 2, Pavel Raska 3, Leopold Pleva 1 and Martin Schmidt 2* ![]()
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