Hand & Forearm Compartment Syndrome - Trauma - Orthobullets
2024年8月28日 · Hand & Forearm Compartment Syndrome are devastating upper extremity conditions where the osseofascial compartment pressure rises to a level that decreases perfusion to the hand or forearm and may lead to irreversible muscle and neurovascular damage.
Crush Injury - Symptoms and Causes - Penn Medicine
A crush injury is physical trauma to a body part from force, pressure or prolonged compression. This injury can cause swelling and neurological issues.
An Update on the Management of Severe Crush Injury to the Forearm …
The main goals of treating severe crush injuries are debriding away devitalized tissue and filling any resultant dead space with vascularized tissue. In the authors’ experience, the most ideal methods for soft tissue coverage in treating crush injuries are the iliac flap, the adipofascial lateral arm flap, and the gracilis flap.
Crush injury: MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia
2023年11月2日 · Steps for first aid treatment of a crush injury are: Stop bleeding by applying direct pressure. Cover the area with a moist cloth or bandage. Then, raise the area above the level of the heart, if possible. If there is suspicion of a head, neck, or spinal injury, immobilize those areas if possible and then limit movement to only the crushed area.
Successful Salvage of the Upper Limb After Crush Injury …
Crush syndrome, shock as a result of massive hemorrhage, and serious infection are considered to be indications for amputation. As the forearm has less muscle mass compared with lower limbs, crush syndrome can be prevented by thorough debridement, urine alkalization, and …
Crush Injuries of the Hand - Journal of Hand Surgery
2017年1月7日 · Crush injuries of the hand are a rare but devastating phenomenon, with historically poor outcomes. A compressive force, usually caused by a high-energy mechanism such as a motor vehicle or industrial accident, crushes and …
Crush injuries to the hand and forearm - PubMed
Crush injuries to the hand and forearm from mechanical devices and heavy equipment are a frequently seen injury in heavily industrialized areas. These injuries are particularly difficult due to their unpredictability, individualized nature and often devastating results.
Closed Crush Injuries of the Hand and Forearm - ScienceDirect
1970年11月1日 · Closed Crush Injuries of the Hand and Forearm HENRY BROWN, M.D.* Closed trauma to the hand and forearm results in some of the most painful and disabling hand injuries. Wringer injuries continue to be frequent (more than IOO,OOO per year),' but industrial machines are now the most common cause of these injuries.
Crush injury - UF Health
A crush injury occurs when excessive force or pressure is put on a body part. This type of injury most often happens when part of the body is squeezed between two heavy objects. Damage related to crush injuries include: Bleeding; Bruising
Crush Injuries of the Hand - ScienceDirect
2017年6月1日 · Crush injuries of the hand are a rare but devastating phenomenon, with historically poor outcomes. A compressive force, usually caused by a high-energy mechanism such as a motor vehicle or industrial accident, crushes and …