title: Compartment syndrome of the upper arm.
abstract: Compartment syndromes of the upper arm are reported rarely in the literature. The diagnosis requires a high index of suspicion. As with compartment syndromes elsewhere, prompt aggressive treatment is crucial in avoiding possible crippling sequelae.
authors.affiliation: Orlando Orthopaedic Center, FL 32806.
authors.forename: R C
authors.initials: RC
authors.lastname: Palumbo
authors.forename: J S
authors.initials: JS
authors.lastname: Abrams
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D001132:Arm / Q000601:surgery*; D003161:Compartment Syndromes / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery*; D000071938:Fasciotomy; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009132:Muscles / Q000601:surgery