Compartment syndrome has been defined as “a condition in which increased pressure
within a limited space compromises the circulation and function of the tissues within that …

Acute compartment syndrome (ACS) is a surgical emergency warranting prompt evaluation
and treatment. It can occur with any elevation in interstitial pressure in a closed osseo-fascial …

Acute compartment syndrome occurs when pressure within a fibroosseous space increases
to a level that results in a decreased perfusion gradient across tissue capillary beds …

The continued emergence of antibiotic-resistant bacteria and the development of only a few
new classes of antibiotics over the past 50 years have made the treatment of acute hand …

Compartment syndrome of the upper extremity may evolve from many different causes,
traumatic and nontraumatic, and often results in a complex decision-making process …

Infections of the hand are common, particularly in immunocompromised patients, and can
lead to significant morbidity, including amputation, if not treated properly. Hand infection can …

Hand infections can result in significant morbidity if not appropriately diagnosed and treated.
Host factors, location, and circumstances of the infection are important guides to initial …

Flexor tendon sheath infections of the hand must be diagnosed and treated expeditiously to
avoid poor clinical outcomes. Knowledge of the sheath's anatomy is essential for diagnosis …

Pyogenic flexor tenosynovitis (PFT) is an aggressive closed-space infection that can result in
severe morbidity. Although surgical treatment of pyogenic flexor tenosynovitis has been …

This retrospective study aimed to evaluate the factors that influence the final outcome of
treatment of purulent flexor tenosynovitis, viz. delay in treatment, severity of the condition, the …