Saqeb Beig Mirza

National Health Service United Kingdom

Saqeb Mirza is consultant trauma and orthopedic surgeon currently working at the University Hospital of Wales. His specialist interests are major trauma, foot and ankle, and limb reconstruction. He takes an active interest in research and has authored a number of papers and book chapters in trauma and orthopedic surgery. He also holds an MSc from University College London with a dissertation on the effects of tensile forces on mesenchymal stem cells. He enjoys teaching and training and holds a postgraduate certificate in medical education and a fellowship from the Higher Education Academy, UK. He is an ATLS instructor and holds the FRCS (Tr & Orth), FEBOT and Dip SICOT qualifications.

Saqeb Beig Mirza

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Compartment syndrome is a condition caused by an increase in pressure in a closed anatomical space. It can lead to irreversible damage and necrosis of the contents of that space with devastating consequences for the patient. It can affect the musculoskeletal system as well as sites outside the musculoskeletal system including the thorax and abdomen. This book describes the occurrence of compartment syndrome at all these sites, diagnosis and adjuncts to diagnosis, and the importance of timely management of this condition to prevent major morbidity and preserve function.

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