Results of compartment decompression in chronic forearm compartment syndrome: six case presentations.

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Abstract

BACKGROUND: There are few reports concerning chronic compartment syndrome producing symptoms in the forearm, although in the lower limb this is a well recognised condition. The objective was to demonstrate that chronic compartment syndrome is a cause of exercise induced forearm pain and transient upper limb dysfunction and that forearm compartment decompression can reliably relieve the associated symptoms. METHODS: Six patients with a flexor compartment chronic compartment syndrome, documented by pressure studies, had forearm compartment decompression. RESULTS: All patients had good relief of their exercise associated forearm pain following the decompression. Widening of the incisional scar was frequently reported. CONCLUSION: Forearm compartment decompression is effective in relieving the symptoms related to chronic forearm compartment syndrome.

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Zandi, H., & Bell, S. (2005). Results of compartment decompression in chronic forearm compartment syndrome: six case presentations. British Journal of Sports Medicine, 39(9). https://doi.org/10.1136/bjsm.2004.012518

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