Compartment syndrome of the arm, caused by small foreign bodies: a case report

Compartment syndrome is a condition in which an increase in pressure within compartment could compromise circulation, resulting in tissue death. Thomas in 1909 established this idea that extrinsic pressure is not only the cause of limb ischaemia but rather increase in intrinsic pressure could cause ischaemia of limb. Compartment syndrome of upper limb is not common. A case of compartment syndrome in arm is reported by rather an unusual cause i.e., tiny foreign bodies. Severe and unrelenting pain should be considered a compartment syndrome until proven otherwise. Further more detailed cliniql examination in medical practice is of great value despite trivial nature of disease