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ArticleCureus2024

Reviving the Grasp: A Case Report on a Pioneering Approach to Managing Crush Syndrome and Unveiling the Occult Compartment Syndrome.

Hoe Teong Kee, Mohd Shahril Jaapar, Manohar Arumugam, Firdati Mohamed Saaid, Collin Looi, Fahrudin Che-Hamzah

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Article in Cureus, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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5 · Who and what money

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6 authors at 1 institution in 3 countries.

Hoe Teong KeeOrthopaedics and Traumatology, Hospital Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah, Serdang, MYS.
Mohd Shahril JaaparOrthopaedics and Traumatology, Hospital Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah, Serdang, MYS.
Manohar ArumugamHand and Microsurgery Unit, Hospital Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah, Serdang, MYS.
Firdati Mohamed SaaidHand and Microsurgery Unit, Hospital Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah, Serdang, MYS.
Collin LooiHand and Microsurgery Unit, Hospital Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah, Serdang, MYS.
Fahrudin Che-HamzahOrthopaedics and Traumatology, Hospital Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah, Serdang, MYS.
Serdang Hospital · MY

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

A crush injury results directly from a crushing force, while crush syndrome, or traumatic rhabdomyolysis, manifests as systemic consequences stemming from the breakdown of muscle cells. Hand crush injuries present intricate challenges involving damage to multiple structures, tissue loss, and potential digit amputation, often caused by high-energy trauma. Each case demands a unique management plan, with the critical decision between limb salvage and amputation. Early intervention to restore vascularity is pivotal for preserving hand function. The complexity is heightened by the occult compartment syndrome, characterized by increased pressure causing neurovascular compromise without external signs. A patient with an insensate limb due to ipsilateral pan brachial plexus injury (BPI) adds an additional layer of complexity to the management journey, emphasizing the need for a multidisciplinary approach. This case is unique and underscores the importance of prioritizing reconstruction, identifying crush syndrome and the occult compartment syndrome, and employing a strategic, decisive approach that includes various surgical techniques for optimal outcomes in complex hand injuries.

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crush syndromeemergency fasciotomyhand and microsurgeryhand compartment syndrometraumatic brachial plexus injury

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PMID38562343
PMCPMC10982835
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