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Area of Science:

Orthopedics
Trauma Surgery
Emergency Medicine

Background:

Acute compartment syndrome (ACS) is a critical surgical emergency requiring prompt fasciotomy.
Current lack of a validated classification system hinders clear communication and outcome assessment in ACS.
Muscle damage and need for further surgery are common despite timely intervention.

Purpose of the Study:

To establish and validate a novel classification system for the consequences of acute compartment syndrome (ACS) following fasciotomy.
To create a standardized method for grading ACS severity and associated clinical findings.
To facilitate improved communication and economic analysis related to ACS management.

Main Methods:

A modified Delphi method was employed with an international panel of ACS experts.
The classification system was developed and validated through multiple rating sessions on clinical cases.
Inter-rater reliability and reproducibility were assessed using Fleiss Kappa and Kendall coefficient.

Main Results:

The developed ACS classification system demonstrated strong inter-rater agreement (Fleiss Kappa = 0.711).
Secondary validation showed high correlation between raters (median Kendall coefficient = 0.855).
The system exhibited strong internal consistency and reproducibility across rating sessions.

Conclusions:

The validated ACS classification system offers a standardized approach for assessing ACS consequences.
This system can enhance understanding of patient outcomes and economic impacts of leg ACS.
It provides a valuable tool for clinical communication and research in acute compartment syndrome.