Results of neurolysis in established upper limb Volkmann's ischemic contracture

Treatment of established Volkmann's contracture.

Results of Sympathectomy in the Upper Limb

THE sympathetic nerves have two main functions in the extremities. These are the control of the sweat glands and the regulation of blood-vessel calibre. Sympathetic nerve fibres reach the hand by passing down through the arm and forearm in the main somatic nerve trunks. At intervals along the course of these nerve trunks fibres are given off to supply the sweat glands of the region and the neig...

Non Surgical Treatment of Established Forearm’s Volkmann Contracture in Child: A Case Report

The acute compartment syndrome of the forearm is rare and may therefore be easily missed. Although many clinicians will not see such a patient during their entire career, profound knowledge of the symptoms is required to recognize the syndrome in time. Besides immediate identification of the compartment syndrome early surgical treatment is mandatory to avoid its devastating consequences. Then t...

Upper Limb Ischemic Gangrene as a Complication of Hemodialysis Access

Upper limb ischemia is a well-recognized complication of dialysis access creation but progression to gangrene is uncommon. We report a case of upper limb ischemic gangrene and discuss the lessons learned during the management of this case. Clinicians must be vigilant for this complication and they should be reminded that it requires urgent management to prevent tissue loss.

A Survey of Variation in Upper Limb Arteries

Since "variation" is one of anatomy topics which helps other medical sciences, specially surgery, and gives assures surgeons of surgical operations. Thus, investigation of variations in cadavers is very important and essential.A cadaver about 50-year-old and white race was prepared and dissected at Anatomy Department of Fasa Medical School.After dissecting the left arm, it was revealed that in ...