Open AccessAcute compartment syndrome of forearm and hand
Author(s) -
T. Chandraprakasam,
R Ashok Kumar
Publication year - 2011
Publication title -
indian journal of plastic surgery/indian journal of plastic surgery
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.299
H-Index - 29
eISSN - 1998-376X
pISSN - 0970-0358
DOI - 10.4103/0970-0358.85342
Subject(s) - medicine , compartment (ship) , forearm , etiology , intensive care medicine , compartment syndromes , pathophysiology , physical medicine and rehabilitation , surgery , pathology , anesthesia , oceanography , analgesic , geology
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.