Acute compartment syndrome of the forearm caused by calcific tendinitis of the distal biceps

Dec 1, 2010 | Magazine: Musculoskeletal Surgery

Garayoa SA, Romero-Muñoz LM, Pons-Villanueva J.

ABSTRACT

Acute compartment syndrome of the forearm requires immediate treatment to avoid damage of the soft tissues and a poor functional outcome for the forearm. Muscular and bone lesions are the main causes of acute compartment syndromes.

We report a case of acute compartment syndrome of the forearm caused by a calcific tendinitis of the distal biceps.

CITATION Musculoskelet Surg. 2010 Dec;94(3):137-9

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