The arm extends from the shoulder to the wrist, including the upper arm and forearm. Different muscles may work together in intricate ways to help the arm, wrists, fingers, and hands function. Knowing ...

Compartment syndrome in the upper arm is an uncommon occurrence. Most of the literature on compartment syndrome describes occurrences in the lower leg and forearm. Although fracture is a common cause ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . LAS VEGAS — Patients who underwent forearm fasciotomy for treatment of acute compartment syndrome experienced ...

Introduction Chronic compartment syndrome is well recognised, although rare in the forearm. In our chronic compartment syndrome clinic, we successfully identified and treated four cases. This prompted ...

Former CNN anchor Miles O’Brien revealed Tuesday that his left forearm was amputated this month after a freak accident led to emergency surgery for a potentially life-threatening condition called ...

Acute compartment syndrome forces doctors to choose "life or limb." Feb. 26, 2014— -- Two weeks ago, PBS science correspondent Miles O’Brien was on assignment in Japan and The Philippines when he ...

Figure 1. Ecchymosis and moderate edema on ulnar side of the elbow. After a high-impact fall, a middle-aged firefighter presents with ecchymosis and fixed flexion in the right arm and hand. A ...

Background: Chronic exertional compartment syndromes (CECS) are well known in sports medicine. Most commonly affected is the tibialis anterior muscle compartment in runners and walkers. Only a few ...

Veteran journalist and PBS correspondent Miles O'Brien told his fans in a blog post that a seemingly insignificant injury may have led to "acute compartment syndrome," a medical emergency that ...

Volkmann contracture, or Volkmann ischemic contracture, is a permanent shortening of your forearm muscles. It causes a “claw-like” posture of your hand, wrist, and fingers. Volkmann contracture ...

When you think of training your upper body, your mind likely jumps to muscles like the biceps, triceps, shoulders, and chest. Yes, these are all so important for a strong bod. But your routine may be ...

A 40-year-old male sustained an injury to his left arm while playing softball. He was seen in a local emergency room where a diagnosis of a transverse midshaft humeral fracture was made. He was ...