title: Acute compartment syndrome of the arm.
abstract: Compartment syndrome of the arm, although uncommon, may result in significant disability if the diagnosis is missed. A high index of suspicion is needed, particularly in those patients at high risk, especially intoxicated or comatose patients. This article discusses the relevant anatomy, pathogenesis, diagnosis, prognosis, and complications of this syndrome.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Arkansas, Little Rock, USA.
authors.forename: H
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Gellman
authors.forename: K
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Buch
mesh_terms: D001132:Arm / Q000033:anatomy & histology; D003161:Compartment Syndromes / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans