Surgery position puts legs at risk: new study investigates

NCT ID NCT06036641

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 12, 2026 · Updated 31 times

Summary

This study looked at 26 adults having colorectal surgery while placed in a head-down position with legs raised in stirrups. Researchers measured blood flow and oxygen in the calf muscles during surgery to understand why some patients develop a rare but serious leg injury called Well-Leg Compartment Syndrome. The goal was to gather information that could help prevent this complication in the future.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Queen Alexandra Hospital, Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust

    Portsmouth, West Sussex, PO6 3LY, United Kingdom

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