Compartment syndromes and compression neuropathies in coma

Eight patients are reported who developed peripheral nerve injuries due to limb compression during unattended coma. In each patient, the site of the peripheral nerve lesion or the unique combination of peripheral nerve lesions and swollen limbs, pressure blisters, or myoglobinuria indicated that com...

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Published inNeurology Vol. 36; no. 10; p. 1370
Main Authors Shields, Jr, R W, Root, Jr, K E, Wilbourn, A J
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.10.1986
Subjects
Adult
Coma - complications
Compartment Syndromes - complications
Compartment Syndromes - etiology
Compartment Syndromes - pathology
Compartment Syndromes - physiopathology
Electromyography
Humans
Male
Nerve Compression Syndromes - complications
Nerve Compression Syndromes - etiology
Peripheral Nerve Injuries
Peripheral Nerves - pathology
Peripheral Nerves - physiopathology
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Summary:Eight patients are reported who developed peripheral nerve injuries due to limb compression during unattended coma. In each patient, the site of the peripheral nerve lesion or the unique combination of peripheral nerve lesions and swollen limbs, pressure blisters, or myoglobinuria indicated that compartment syndromes caused the nerve injury. The peripheral nerve injuries were characterized by severe axonal loss with persistent and often disabling sequelae.
ISSN:0028-3878
DOI:10.1212/WNL.36.10.1370