Hand Compartment Syndrome
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Metacarpal Small Incision for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Published on: April 5, 2024
Aaron J Rubinstein1, Irfan H Ahmed1, Michael M Vosbikian1
1Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Rutgers University, New Jersey Medical School, 140 Bergen Street, D-1610, Newark, NJ 07103, USA.
Abstract:
Acute hand compartment syndrome is a potentially devastating condition a hand surgeon may be called on to evaluate and treat. This pathophysiologic cascade of events that begins with an inciting event progresses to increased intracompartmental pressure, tissue necrosis, and resultant morbidity and potentially mortality. Many patients present with an altered sensorium, making the diagnosis challenging, requiring the clinician to rely on clinical findings and intracompartmental pressure measurements. The timing to definitive treatment with complete decompressive fasciotomies is critical to optimize patient outcomes. The goals of treatment are to prevent contracture, functional disability, and the loss of limb or life.
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