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Introduction As with reconstruction elsewhere on the body, surgeons must keep in mind the “reconstructive ladder” when repairing hand defects. Consider treatment options that range from “simple to complex” and from “local to distant.” Local flaps are composed of skin…

Indications Compartment syndrome occurs when pressure within a fibroosseous space increases beyond a level that is suitable for perfusion across tissues. The most common cause of forearm compartment syndrome is fracture, especially distal radius fracture. Other causes of compartment syndrome…

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