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Compartment syndrome of the upper extremity.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  21371631     Owner:  NLM     Status:  In-Data-Review    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
Compartment syndrome involves the sustained elevation of interstitial tissue pressures within an osteofascial envelope to nonphysiologic levels. Tissue injury involves a spectrum from reversible to irreversible damage and, therefore, early recognition and treatment is critical for optimal outcomes. This article reviews the nature of upper extremity compartment syndrome; considers the general classification scheme and potential causes; and discusses the pertinent anatomy, pathophysiology, treatment recommendations, and outcomes for this challenging condition.
Authors:
Fraser J Leversedge; Thomas J Moore; Bret C Peterson; John G Seiler
Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  The Journal of hand surgery     Volume:  36     ISSN:  1531-6564     ISO Abbreviation:  J Hand Surg Am     Publication Date:  2011 Mar 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2011-03-04     Completed Date:  -     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  7609631     Medline TA:  J Hand Surg Am     Country:  United States    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  544-59     Citation Subset:  IM    
Copyright Information:
Copyright © 2011. Published by Elsevier Inc.
Affiliation:
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Duke University, Durham, NC; and the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA.
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