Weight lifting as a cause of bilateral upper extremity compartment syndrome

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Deutscher übersetzter Titel:Gewichtheben als Ursache des bilateralen Kompartmentsyndroms im Bereich der oberen Extremitäten
Autor:Segan, Douglas J.; Sladek, Edward C.; Gomez, Jorge; McCoy, James; Cairns, Donald A.
Erschienen in:The physician and sportsmedicine
Veröffentlicht:16 (1988), 10, S. 73-76, Lit.
Format: Literatur (SPOLIT)
Publikationstyp: Zeitschriftenartikel
Medienart: Gedruckte Ressource Elektronische Ressource (online)
Sprache:Englisch
ISSN:0091-3847, 2326-3660
DOI:10.1080/00913847.1988.11709623
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Erfassungsnummer:PU198910036806
Quelle:BISp

Abstract des Autors

Compartment syndrome caused by weight lifting occurs only rarely. In the case presented here, bilateral upper extremity compartment syndrome with rhabdomyolysis developed in a 30-year-old man who was an experienced weight lifter. Compartment pressure of 31 mm Hg in his right and left biceps, combined with other clinical findings, indicated that fasciotomy was necessary. Bilateral fasciotomies were performed from the mid-deltoid muscle to the distal forearm. Sixy weeks later the patient had good muscle strength and full range of motion in both arms. In addition to the case report, the authors discuss the clinical findings that suggest the presence of compartment syndrome. Verf.-Referat