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ArticleJournal of hand surgery global online2026

Isolated Acute Exertional Compartment Syndrome of the Extensor Carpi Ulnaris Muscle.

Tara Saxena, Tanya Cruz, Dalibel Bravo

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Article in Journal of hand surgery global online, 2026. 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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Tara SaxenaDepartment of Orthopedic Surgery, Florida International University, Miami, FL.
Tanya CruzDepartment of Orthopedic Surgery, Baptist Health South Florida, Coral Gables, FL.
Dalibel BravoDepartment of Orthopedic Surgery, Florida International University, Miami, FL.

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Abstract

Compartment syndrome encompasses a spectrum of disease. The most recognized subset of compartment syndrome is acute traumatic compartment syndrome, which is typically readily diagnosed by trained practitioners. A less-known type of compartment syndrome is acute exertional compartment syndrome, as the clinical presentation is secondary to heavy activity rather than trauma, can be isolated to a single muscle, and does not resolve with rest and supportive care. Acute exertional compartment syndrome is often complicated by a delay in diagnosis due to a lack of awareness on the subject. We present a case of acute exertional compartment syndrome of the extensor carpi ulnaris muscle treated with isolated muscle fasciotomy with symptom resolution. Awareness of the diagnosis and treatment allows for improved patient outcomes.

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Acute compartment syndromeExertional compartment syndrome

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PMCPMC13090980

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