Background: Chronic exertional compartment syndromes (CECS) are well known in sports medicine. Most commonly affected is the tibialis anterior muscle compartment in runners and walkers. Only a few ...

Introduction Chronic compartment syndrome is well recognised, although rare in the forearm. In our chronic compartment syndrome clinic, we successfully identified and treated four cases. This prompted ...

Volkmann contracture, or Volkmann ischemic contracture, is a permanent shortening of your forearm muscles. It causes a “claw-like” posture of your hand, wrist, and fingers. Volkmann contracture ...

We discuss a case of a 26-year-old man, a motorcycle racer, who presented with progressive pain, weakness and swelling of his right forearm and loss of power in his index finger, experienced during ...

Compartment syndrome is a limb-threatening surgical emergency that typically occurs unilaterally in the lower leg after trauma. It often occurs within hours of injury but can occur up to 48 hours or ...

The forearm and wrist, intricate and essential components of the upper limb, enable a remarkable range of movements, from delicate finger manipulations to powerful gripping actions. Understanding the ...