Fasciotomy Compartment Syndrome

a Surgeon Saved Lindsey Vonn's Leg From Amputation

Olympian Lindsey Vonn nearly got her leg amputated after terrifying crash: 'Finally out of the hospital'

"He saved my leg from being amputated," she said, growing emotional. "He did what's called a fasciotomy, where he cut open both sides of my leg. Kind of filleted it open. Let it breathe and, um, he saved me.

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Surgery saved Lindsey Vonn’s leg from amputation, she says

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Lindsey Vonn describes surgery that saved her leg from amputation after crash

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Lindsey Vonn gets raw about ‘hard days’ amid grueling Olympics recovery

Lindsey Vonn reflected on a difficult day mentally as she continues to recover from a complex leg fracture suffered during her crash at the 2026 Winter Olympics and required multiple surgeries.

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Lindsey Vonn Reveals How Torn ACL May Have Actually Saved Her Leg From Amputation

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Lindsey Vonn Announces Health Update After Release from Hospital

Scientific American

Olympic skier Lindsey Vonn’s compartment syndrome scare explained

One of the U.S.’s most decorated downhill skiers, Lindsey Vonn, revealed she almost had to have her leg amputated because of a life-threatening condition.

Healio

Atraumatic idiopathic compartment syndrome requiring emergent fasciotomy

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . A 42-year-old man with no past medical history and prescribed no medications presented to the ED with complaints of pain and swelling in his left lower leg during the ...

The Chosun Ilbo

Lindsey Vonn Suspected of Compartment Syndrome

Lindsey Vonn Suspected of Compartment Syndrome Third surgery successful, but leg necrosis risk and prolonged recovery loom

clinicaladvisor.com

Gluteal Compartment Syndrome Requires Prompt Diagnosis and Treatment

A case of gluteal compartment syndrome in a 60-year-old man shows the importance of prompt diagnosis and urgent fasciotomy to manage the condition. Early recognition and timely surgical decompression are the keys to optimizing outcomes for patients with ...