Chronic Exertional Compartment Syndrome of the Forearm: Mini-invasive Technique Using an Endoscopic Soft Tissue Release System. Issue 2 (20th June 2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Tamborini, Federico; Minini, Andrea; Garutti, Leonardo; Smeraglia, Francesco; Valdatta, Luigi; Cherubino, Mario
• Is Part Of: Techniques in hand & upper extremity surgery. Volume 25:Issue 2(2021)
• Page Start: 127
• Page End: 128
• Publication Date: 2021-06-20
• Subjects: minimally invasive technique -- fasciotomy -- endoscopy -- chronic exertional compartment syndrome (CECS); Hand -- Surgery -- Periodicals; Arm -- Surgery -- Periodicals; 617.575059
• DOI: 10.1097/BTH.0000000000000315
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1089-3393

Abstract

Abstract : Supplemental Digital Content is available in the text. Abstract : Chronic exertional compartment syndrome of the forearm is a rare disease characterized by the recurrent onset of forearm pain and progressive weakness during exertion. Over the years many surgical techniques have been reported in literature: wide-open fasciotomy, mini-open fasciotomy, fasciotomy associated with fasciectomy, and mini-invasive endoscopic fasciotomy. Compared with traditional open techniques, mini-invasive techniques are characterized by minimal tissue trauma, less postoperative pain, faster recovery to normal activity and better esthetical result. We describe a mini-invasive endoscopic technique for the treatment of forearm chronic exertional compartment syndrome using the SmartRelease endoscopic tissue release system (MicroAire).