Management of forearm compartment syndrome

Jeffrey B Friedrich; Alexander Y Shin

doi:10.1016/j.hcl.2007.02.002

Management of forearm compartment syndrome

Hand Clin. 2007 May;23(2):245-54, vii. doi: 10.1016/j.hcl.2007.02.002.

Authors

Jeffrey B Friedrich¹, Alexander Y Shin

Affiliation

¹ Division of Hand Surgery, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Mayo Clinic, 200 First Street, SW, Rochester, MN 55905, USA.

PMID: 17548015
DOI: 10.1016/j.hcl.2007.02.002

Abstract

Compartment syndrome of the forearm is a serious medical problem, and it is commonly associated with high-energy injuries to the upper extremity. Timely recognition and treatment are critical to ensuring a good outcome and avoiding permanent functional loss. The diagnosis is primarily based on clinical suspicion. Surgical intervention with fasciotomy is the mainstay of treatment.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Compartment Syndromes / classification
Compartment Syndromes / diagnosis
Compartment Syndromes / physiopathology
Compartment Syndromes / surgery*
Fasciotomy
Forearm / anatomy & histology
Forearm / physiopathology*
Forearm / surgery*
Humans