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

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.

• Authors: H Zandi, S Bell
• Journal: British journal of sports medicine (Br J Sports Med) Vol. 39 Issue 9 Pg. e35 (Sep 2005) ISSN: 1473-0480 [Electronic] England
• PMID: 16118288 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)

Topics

• Adult
• Chronic Disease
• Compartment Syndromes (surgery)
• Decompression, Surgical (methods)
• Forearm (blood supply)
• Humans
• Male