Forearm compartment syndrome occurs when press...
Patients may have recent history of forearm trauma (fracture and/or soft tissue), IV fluid or drug injection, upper extremity surgery, burns, animal/insect bites, etc.
Reports pain out...
Failure to diagnose or treat compartment syndrome can lead to irrever...
Physical and occupational therapy to maximize upper extremity function and range of motion
Follow-up with orthopedic surgeon to determine the need for surgical rev...
Griffart A, Gauthier E, Vaiss L, et al. Functional and socioprofessional outcome of surgery for Volkmann's contracture. Orthop Traumatol Surg Res. ...
T79.6XXA Traumatic ischemia of muscle, initial encounter
T79.6XXD Traumatic ischemia of muscle, subsequent encounter
T79.6XXS Traumatic ischemia of muscle, sequela
111247001 Volkmann's c...
Volkmann ischemic contractures are sequela of missed or inadequately treated forearm compartment syndrome
Results in flexion contractures of wrist and digits
Early diagnosis of compartme...
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