- See:
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Laeral Compartment
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Anterior Compartment
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Superfical Posterior Compartment
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Discussion:
- contains
tibialis posterior,
FDL, &
FHL;
- originates primarily from posterior tibia, fibula, & interosseous membrane in proximal 2/3 of leg, these structures are involved
in plantar flexion of foot & toes & inversion of foot thru tibialis posterior msucle function;
- major neurologic structure is posterior
tibial nerve;
- 2 major arteries,
peroneal artery &
posterior tibial arteries, are present in this compartment;
- posterior tibial art, because of its protected nature, frequently is major arterial supply after significant open frx & is a potentaial
source for anastomosis w/
free flaps for soft tissue recontruction of the leg;
- Compartment Syndrome:
- clawing of the toes, a common sequela of posttraumatic compartment syndrome within the deep posterior compartment following
a distal third tibia fracture;
- this may be due to the potential communication between the deep posterior compartment and the
compartments of the foot;
The deep posterior compartmental syndrome of the leg.
Matsen FA, Clawson DK: J Bone Joint Surg (Am) 1975;57A:34-39.
Anatomic investigation of the deep posterior compartment of the leg.
RA Cheney MD et al.
Fooot and Ankle International.
Vol 19. No 2. Feb 1998. p 98.
