J Emerg Med
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Case Reports
Bilateral simultaneous traumatic upper arm compartment syndromes associated with anabolic steroids.
Acute compartment syndrome, a surgical emergency, is defined as increased pressure in an osseofascial space. The resulting reduction of capillary perfusion to that compartment requires prompt fasciotomy. Treatment delay has a poor prognosis, and is associated with muscle and nerve ischemia, resultant infarction, and late-onset contractures. ⋯ We suggest consideration of a history of anabolic steroid use when evaluating patients with extremity trauma.
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Review Case Reports
Recurrent spontaneous globe subluxation: a case report and review of manual reduction techniques.
Spontaneous globe subluxation is an uncommon problem that develops acutely and can present with significant patient distress from ocular pain and vision loss. ⋯ There are a number of manual reduction techniques used for treating spontaneous globe subluxation.