Endoscopic fasciotomy in chronic exertional compartment syndrome of the forearm caused by heavy manual work – case report

Chronic exertional compartment syndrome (CECS) of the forearm is a rare condition causing pain, tenderness, swelling, paraesthesia and muscle weakness. It is caused by a critical augmentation of the extracellular pressure of the forearm compartments induced by intensive sport or heavy manual work. T...

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Main Authors: Wilmink, Beate, Eisenbarth, Ingo, Fricker, Renato
Format: Article
Language:deu
Published: German Medical Science GMS Publishing House 2016-06-01
Series:GMS German Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery – Burn and Hand Surgery
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Online Access:http://www.egms.de/static/en/journals/gpras/2016-6/gpras000039.shtml