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Compartment Syndrome
Compartment syndrome: elevated intracompartmental pressure compromising perfusion. Cause: trauma, tight casts, reperfusion injury. The 6 P's: Pain (out of proportion), Pressure, Paresthesia, Pallor, Pulselessness, Paralysis. Emergent fasciotomy.
compartment syndrome
acute compartment syndrome
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Of the 206 bones in your body, three of them are in your arm: the humerus, radius, and ulna. Your arms are also made up of muscles, joints, tendons, and other connective tissue. Injuries to any of these parts of the arm can occur during sports, a fall, or an accident.Types of arm injuries include :Tendinitis and bursitisSprainsDislocationsFractures (broken bones)Nerve problemsOsteoarthritisYou may also have problems…
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Arm Injuries and Disorders
Of the 206 bones in your body, three of them are in your arm: the humerus, radius, and ulna. Your arms are also made up of muscles, joints, tendons, and other connective tissue. Injuries to any of these parts of the arm can occur during sports, a fall, or an accident.Types of arm injuries include :Tendinitis and bursitisSprainsDislocationsFractures (broken bones)Nerve problemsOsteoarthritisYou may also have problems…
Muscle Disorders
Your muscles help you move and help your body work. Different types of muscles have different jobs. There are many problems that can affect muscles. Muscle disorders can cause weakness, pain or even paralysis. Causes of muscle disorders include:Injury or overuse, such as sprains or strains, cramps or tendinitis A genetic disorder, such as muscular dystrophySome cancersInflammation, such as myositisDiseases of nerves…
Sports Injuries
Exercising is good for you, but sometimes you can injure yourself when you play sports or exercise. Accidents, poor training practices, or improper gear can cause them. Some people get hurt because they are not in shape. Not warming up or stretching enough can also lead to injuries. The most common sports injuries are:Sprains and strainsKnee injuries Swollen muscles Achilles tendon injuries Pain along the shin bone…