title: [Chronic compartment syndrome of the first dorsal interosseous muscle: 2 case reports].
abstract: Chronic exercise-induced compartment syndrome of the first dorsal interosseous muscle of the hand is a rare condition. The presented complaint is a dull muscle pain which can be increased by hyperextension of the index metacarpo-phalangeal joint and by repetitive key grip. Two patients complaining of these symptoms could successfully be treated by simple fasciotomy of the first dorsal interosseous compartment.
authors.affiliation: Abteilung für Verbrennungen, Plastische und Handchirurgie, Berufsgenossenschaftliche Unfallklinik Ludwigshafen.
authors.forename: B
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Bickert
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Sauerbier
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Germann
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D001265:Athletic Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery; D003161:Compartment Syndromes / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery*; D012090:Cumulative Trauma Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery*; D000071938:Fasciotomy; D005260:Female; D006230:Hand Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D018482:Muscle, Skeletal / Q000601:surgery; D009784:Occupational Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery