Compartment Syndrome of the Hand after Multiple Fractures of the Metacarpals: A Rare Localization with a Poor Prognosis: Two Case Reports and a Literature Review

Authors: Bouziane W*, karbal J, Mohammed S, Abdessamad L, Bakkal I, Amine M, Agoumi O and Daoudi A

DOI: 10.23880/cprj-16000156

Volume 7, Issue 1

Abstract

Compartment syndrome is a surgical emergency. In fact, it is a “race against the clock” we will discuss our experience with two cases who presented with hand compartment syndrome after suffering numerous metacarpal fractures The treatment included a discharge incisions, metacarpal pinning, and close hand surveillance.

Keywords: Compartment Syndrome; Metacarpal Fractures; Hand; Decompression Facsciotomy

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