Chronic or exertional compartment syndrome occurs when there is an increase in muscle activity and a ... We provide an overview of acute upper extremity compartment syndrome.

General operative principles for fasciotomy and/or epimysiotomy include: (1) longitudinal exposures, (2) complete fasciotomy, (3) careful muscle ... decompression of upper extremity compartments ...

In this article, we examine the signs of an intercostal muscle strain, and how to tell one apart from other upper body pains and injuries. We also look at the causes and treatment options for ...

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An injury to your upper extremity (shoulder, arm, elbow, hand) can sometimes also result in an injury to the nearby nerves. Nerves are fragile, and an injury can cause muscles to stop working properly ...

Muscles move the humerus. Location of the Humerus The humerus is your upper arm bone. It is the only bone in the upper arm, and it is also the largest bone in the upper extremity. The meeting of these ...

Kelsey Kryger, C.P.T.

Depending on the condition involved, muscle strength grading can be performed on the upper extremities, lower extremities, or both. Muscles commonly tested include abductors (that move a limb away ...