Acute compartment syndrome of forearm and hand
The diagnosis and treatment of the acute compartment syndrome is of paramount importance. Unless the viscious cycle is intervened at an appropriately early time it will result in irreversible damage leading to disability. In this review article we are discussing the basic pathophysiological process...
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| description | The diagnosis and treatment of the acute compartment syndrome is of paramount importance. Unless the viscious cycle is intervened at an appropriately early time it will result in irreversible damage leading to disability. In this review article we are discussing the basic pathophysiological process through which the various aetiological factors causing increased compartmental pressure lead to the progressive death of muscles and nerves. We also discuss the various clinical features that aid in the diagnosis and the role of intracompartmental pressure measurements. Finally we hope to ascertain the basic principles and the surgical techniques for treating this condition effectively. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-b732a0e7be5b42cb91d01e7855e998a22022-12-22T00:48:29ZengThieme Medical Publishers, Inc.Indian Journal of Plastic Surgery0970-03581998-376X2011-01-0144221221810.4103/0970-0358.85342Acute compartment syndrome of forearm and handT ChandraprakasamR Ashok KumarThe diagnosis and treatment of the acute compartment syndrome is of paramount importance. Unless the viscious cycle is intervened at an appropriately early time it will result in irreversible damage leading to disability. In this review article we are discussing the basic pathophysiological process through which the various aetiological factors causing increased compartmental pressure lead to the progressive death of muscles and nerves. We also discuss the various clinical features that aid in the diagnosis and the role of intracompartmental pressure measurements. Finally we hope to ascertain the basic principles and the surgical techniques for treating this condition effectively.http://www.ijps.org/article.asp?issn=0970-0358;year=2011;volume=44;issue=2;spage=212;epage=218;aulast=ChandraprakasamAcute compartment syndromefasciotomy of forearm and handintracompartmental pressure measurement |
| spellingShingle | T Chandraprakasam R Ashok Kumar Acute compartment syndrome of forearm and hand Indian Journal of Plastic Surgery Acute compartment syndrome fasciotomy of forearm and hand intracompartmental pressure measurement |
| title | Acute compartment syndrome of forearm and hand |
| title_full | Acute compartment syndrome of forearm and hand |
| title_fullStr | Acute compartment syndrome of forearm and hand |
| title_full_unstemmed | Acute compartment syndrome of forearm and hand |
| title_short | Acute compartment syndrome of forearm and hand |
| title_sort | acute compartment syndrome of forearm and hand |
| topic | Acute compartment syndrome fasciotomy of forearm and hand intracompartmental pressure measurement |
| url | http://www.ijps.org/article.asp?issn=0970-0358;year=2011;volume=44;issue=2;spage=212;epage=218;aulast=Chandraprakasam |
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