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Susana Neto1, Cláudia Gonçalves1, Nuno L Silva1
1Orthopaedics and Trauma, Unidade Local de Saúde do Tâmega e Sousa, Penafiel, PRT.
Cureus
|August 10, 2026
Summary
Pediatric acute compartment syndrome (ACS) of the hand requires prompt recognition and surgical intervention. Early fasciotomy and selective decompression in a young child led to excellent functional recovery.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Orthopedics
- Pediatric Hand Surgery
- Trauma Surgery
Background:
- Acute compartment syndrome (ACS) of the hand is a rare and severe condition in children.
- Diagnosis can be challenging in young patients due to subtle clinical signs.